THE BALL – FIFA with a heavy hand on players from Uruguay (Uruguay)

The FIFA Disciplinary Commission decided to punish the Uruguayans José María Giménez, Fernando Muslera, Edinson Cavani and Diego Godín due to the incidents that took place after the match against Ghana, which took place on December 2, 2022, in the World Cup. Giménez was suspended for four games, ordered to do community service and fined […]
THE BALL – Sérgio Conceição on the referee of the League Cup final: «I’m not sucking up…» (FC Porto)

The FC Porto coach was asked about the appointment of João Pinheiro to referee the League Cup final against Sporting, scheduled for Sunday (19.45 hours), in Leiria. “I wish you all the best and to the entire refereeing team and VAR. João Pinheiro is one of the best Portuguese referees and I’m not sucking up. […]
A BOLA – After the ridiculous dismissal, Pepa’s farewell message (Saudi Arabia)

Pepa abandoned the technical command of Al Tai last Sunday, with the ridiculousness of having been aware of the dismissal through the announcement on the club’s Twitter. Even so, and after the Saudi club published a video of Pepa saying goodbye to the team, the Portuguese coach also released a farewell message. «It’s time to […]
Cup defeat after a weak game: Captain Ronaldo slips away from the first Saudi title

Cup failure after a weak game Captain Ronaldo slips away from the first Saudi title 01/27/2023 06:24 am First sporting setback for Cristiano Ronaldo in Saudi Arabia: The Portuguese superstar fails with his club Al-Nassr in the cup semifinals. The 37-year-old leads the team onto the field and misses a good opportunity to equalize in […]
THE BALL – «Van Gaal should never have pissed off Messi» (Argentina)

Former player Juan Riquelme has claimed that former Netherlands coach Louis Van Gaal should have been more careful with what he said about Lionel Messi at the World Cup before the two teams faced each other. ′′ There are things you shouldn’t do in football. You shouldn’t piss off Messi, for example. It’s better to […]
Baumgartl dissatisfied with 1. FC Union Berlin

After Sky-Indications that a timely separation between 1. FC Union Berlin and Timo Baumgartl could be in the offing. The defender, who feels fit again after his testicular cancer diagnosis, is said to be dissatisfied with his playing time. The competition is fierce for the Iron Ones and the prospects are probably not that great. […]
THE BALL – The controversial video of Djokovic’s father: «Long live Russia» (Tennis)

Accompanying his son Novak at the Australian Open, Srdjan Djokovic is involved in a huge controversy, when he is filmed with supporters of Vladimir Putin. In one of the videos broadcast on social networks, the father of the Serbian tennis player appears next to a supporter with a shirt with the letter Z (military symbol […]
Scouting structure in football and case study from the 1st Bundesliga

Seminar paper, 2023 27 pages, grade: 1.0 synopsis or introduction The present study work was completed in the focus module I “Scouting and squad planning” in the fifth semester of the sports science degree. The main objective of the module is to convey the basics of scouting and squad planning. A written elaboration, a study […]
THE BALL – The controversial video of Djokovic’s father: «Long live Russia» (Tennis)

Accompanying his son Novak at the Australian Open, Srdjan Djokovic is involved in a huge controversy, when he is filmed with supporters of Vladimir Putin. In one of the videos broadcast on social networks, the father of the Serbian tennis player appears next to a supporter with a shirt with the letter Z (military symbol […]
THE BALL – Palmeiras, by Abel, returns to winning ways and Pedro Caixinha is leader (Brazil)

Palmeiras, coached by Abel Ferreira, returned to winning ways after the 0-0 defeat by São Paulo and went to Ituano, from Série B in Brazil, to win, by 3-1, in the game of the fourth round of Paulistão. Rafael Navarro (30′), Lucas Siqueira (pb) and Bruno Tabata (82′, penalty), former Portimonense and Sporting midfielder, scored […]