A BOLA – Messi opens a mural depicting the Copa América (photo gallery) (Argentina)
It fell to Lionel Messi, along with the president of the Argentine Football Association (AFA) Claudio Tapia, to cut the ribbon at the time that marked the inauguration of an impressive mural at the AFA headquarters in Ezeiza, allusive to winning the Copa América title. On the main wall of the building, 17 meters wide […]
A BOLA – Atlético Madrid and Seville want player coached by Vítor Pereira (Fenerbahçe)
According to Estadio Deportivo, Atlético Madrid and Sevilla are interested in signing a player under the orders of Vítor Pereira at Fenerbahçe. It is Hungarian centre-back Attila Szalai, 23, the undisputed starter for the Istanbul team, whose contract expires in 2025. Whoever ‘takes’ it will have to pay around 11 million euros, according to the […]
THE BALL – «I was surrounded by alcohol, cigarettes and other things…» (Colombia)
In a great interview with Canal 1 from Colombia, Jackson Martínez, a former FC Porto and Portimonense forward, confessed to having committed some excesses off the pitch throughout his career. «I had a life of lust and joy in sins. I enjoyed them because I didn’t see them that way but as something normal, like […]
THE BALL – FIFA wants World Cup organized by Israel and UAE (FIFA)
Gianni Infantino raised the possibility that the 2030 World Cup could be organized by Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “I think co-organization is the future. Why not dream and think about a World Cup in Israel? Be it senior, junior, male or female. Because the World Cup has the unique magic of bringing […]
THE BALL – «What you are doing is not enough to play for Real Madrid» (Real Madrid)
In a great interview with La Galerna, former Argentine international Jorge Valdano, former director general of Real Madrid, explained the transformation that Karim Benzema has carried out in recent years, at a time when the name of the French striker appears as one of the possibilities to win the Golden Ball . “He’s an ace […]
THE BALL – David Brooks fights cancer (England)
David Brooks, 24, who represents Bournemouth, England Championship, has turned to social media to announce that he has been diagnosed with stage 2 Hodgkin’s lymphoma. The Welsh international admits that he received the news with shock, as did his family. “I would like to thank the doctors, nurses, consultants and staff who have been treating […]
A BOLA – «When I finish my career I don’t want to have many friends, I want to have many titles» (FC Porto)
Sérgio Conceição is also known for his bad temper, but the FC Porto coach doesn’t seem to be worried about this situation. «When I finish my career I don’t want to have many friends, I want to have many titles. Collective titles, not individual ones», said the technician, in statements in the podcast by Júlio […]
A BOLA – Lewandowski did not like comment on Haaland (Bayern Munich)
Robert Lewandowski was not at all pleased with Bayern sporting director Hasan Salihamidzic’s recent statements that they are following the situation of Erling Haaland (Dortmund). “Haaland scored 60 goals in 60 games. We have to be aware of that. Otherwise, we would be just supporters», said the leader, in statements to Bild. Lewandowski has a […]
A BOLA – Order of arrest for Lucas Hernández for assault (Bayern Munich)
Lucas Hernández (Bayern) was ordered to appear in court on October 19, before being placed in prison. At issue are his actions on February 3, 2010. Lucas Hernandez, who at that time was playing for Atlético Madrid, attacked his wife, Amelia de la Osa Lorente, in the middle of the street. “Mr. Lucas François Bernard […]
THE BALL – Darwin voted best striker of September (League)
Darwin (Benfica) won the league’s September best striker award. The 22-year-old Uruguayan was ahead of Luis Díaz (FC Porto), who received 14 percent of the vote, and Gustavo Sauer (Boavista), with 13 percent of the vote. Darwin, 22, was highlighted by scoring four goals during that period, eventually receiving the distinction. .