A BOLA – Rui Costa would say no to Pinto da Costa (Benfica)

Luís Filipe Vieira authorized Pinto da Costa to record an interview with Porto Canal in a box at the Estádio da Luz. authorization’ of the former chairman. «Respecting Vieira’s decision, I wouldn’t accept it. I also wouldn’t ask to do a report about me at Estádio do Dragão or at Estádio Alvalade». Benfica and FC … Read more

THE BALL – Twisties, the obstacle between Simone Biles and the gold (Gymnastics)

A great figure in world gymnastics, Simone Biles ended up being featured at the Olympic Games for extra-sports reasons. After leaving the team final and giving up on the individual final, the 24-year-old American is considering not playing in the individual final of the four apparatuses, for which she is already qualified. At dawn this … Read more

A BOLA – Real Madrid promises fortune to Mbappé not to renew with PSG (Spain)

Carrying out a real revolution in the squad, Real Madrid has its eyes set on the signing of Kylian Mbappé. The 22-year-old striker ends his contract with PSG next summer and could reach the Santiago Bernabéu at zero cost. A situation that is being encouraged by Spanish officials. According to the Brand, Real Madrid has … Read more

A BALL – South Korea accuses: “How can a terrorist win a gold medal?” (Olympic Games)

Another controversy at the Tokyo Olympic Games, this time associated with the shooting tournament. Javad Foroughi won the 10m pistol event, winning the first gold medal for Iran, but was the target of much criticism from South Korea. Jin-Jong Oh, Olympic medalist on six occasions, criticized the fact that the athlete has been linked to … Read more

A BOLA – Nadal returns next week (Tennis)

Away from the courts since he was defeated in the semi-finals at Roland Garros, on June 11, Spaniard Rafael Nadal is preparing to return to competition. The current number three in the world ranking was announced at the Citi Open, which kicks off next Monday in Washington, USA. At the age of 35, Nadal, it … Read more

A BOLA – «Benfica has many problems and we prefer Juventus» (Brazil)

Sergio Canozzi, Santos market consultant, reviewed the situation regarding the future of young Kaio Jorge, a forward who was linked to Benfica in recent days. The eagles, however, eventually left the scene with the rise of interest from Juventus, but the shape of the negotiations seems to have changed completely. Contrary to what was initially … Read more

A BOLA – Santa Clara moves forward with another victory (Conference League)

This Thursday, Santa Clara confirmed the qualification for the third qualifying round of the Conference League, beating Shkupi, from Northern Macedonia, now by 2-0. After the 3-0 victory in the first leg, the Azorean team now scored their superiority with goals from Carlos Júnior (13 minutes) and Villanueva (39). In the next round, the team … Read more

THE BALL – «We can’t miss the Champions League again» (Benfica)

In an interview with TVI24, Rui Costa expressed confidence in the eagles’ clearance for the Champions League group stage, with the president of the eagles recognizing the tremendous failure of last season. “We failed last season, we cannot fail this one. A club of this size has to be in the Champions League. I won’t … Read more

A BOLA – Adil Rami settles contract termination (Boavista)

Adil Rami will not be part of Boavista’s squad for the new season. The checkered club, in a statement, announced this Thursday the termination of the contract with the experienced 35-year-old French centre-back. Rami, world champion with the French national team in 2018, played 22 games last season for the chess team and had another … Read more

A BOLA – Galatasaray did a survey by Mbemba (FC Porto)

According to Turkish newspaper Fanatic, Galatasaray made, in the last hours, an approach to FC Porto to hire Chancel Mbemba. The Congolese centre-back, 26, is entering the final year of his contract with the whites and blues and Galatasaray is looking for reinforcements for the defensive axis, having asked SAD dos Dragões under what conditions … Read more