[ad_1] Midfielder Toni Kroos (Real Madrid) has defended that the players are puppets of FIFA and UEFA and the economic ambitions of the organizations and that is why there will be a World Cup in Qatar, a League of Nations, a Super Cup in China and the rise of countries …
Read More »THE BALL – Brahim on Zlatan: “He is the same age as my father, but it makes the difference” (Milan)
[ad_1] Spanish striker Brahim Diaz (Milan) praised his team-mate Zlatan Ibrahimovic (39) and pointed out that the Swedish goalkeeper proves that there is no age in football. “He’s the same age as my father, but it still makes a difference. Ibrahimovic proves that there is no age in football. We …
Read More »THE BALL – The Portuguese League loses space in the eleven of the Selection (Selection)
[ad_1] Today Portugal play with Andorra at the Estádio da Luz, in Lisbon, a preparation match for the League of Nations immediately afterwards with France and Croatia, challenges in which, or only one of them, Fernando Santos will probably choose an eleven without a player who plays in the Portuguese …
Read More »BOLA – Federation president resigns after controversial statements (England)
[ad_1] Greg Clarke has asked to step down as president of the English Football Association (FA) following controversial statements relating to gay men and black footballers. The statements that sparked the controversy were made during a video conference with the British Parliament, where it was discussed that there are few …
Read More »THE BALL – “I can’t solve the problems between Messi and the club” (Barcelona)
[ad_1] Ronald Koeman explained how he handled the controversy surrounding Lionel Messi who wanted to leave Barcelona last summer shortly after the Dutch manager’s arrival at the club. “When I arrived I was told that Messi was unhappy. I went to his house and we talked. He explained the reasons …
Read More »THE BALL – “I can’t solve the problems between Messi and the club” (Barcelona)
[ad_1] Ronald Koeman explained how he handled the controversy surrounding Lionel Messi who wanted to leave Barcelona last summer shortly after the Dutch manager’s arrival at the club. “When I arrived I was told that Messi was unhappy. I went to his house and we talked. He explained the reasons …
Read More »THE BALL – Vertonghen confident: “We can go far in the Europa League” (Benfica)
[ad_1] Jan Vertonghen was, on Tuesday, the player chosen by Belgium for the usual selection press conference. The Benfica central defender has moved closer to the Portuguese league and is confident in a good European season for the Eagles. «For me the ideal was to come to Portugal. You may …
Read More »THE BALL – Otamendi generates mistrust (Benfica)
[ad_1] He was one of Benfica’s most significant signings this season and, at first glance, the place of Rúben Dias would have been occupied at the highest level by Nicolás Otamendi. After six seasons and 210 games with Manchester City, the 32-year-old Argentine international has arrived in Luz. The past …
Read More »A BOLA – Equipment technician suspended and fined: “You are garbage” (Benfica)
[ad_1] João Valentim, Benfica equipment technician, was fined 3,825 euros and suspended for 23 days for criticizing the work of the referee team led by Artur Soares Dias at Benfica-SC Braga, which took place last Sunday, at the Estádio da Luz, and of which he was sentenced to expulsion from …
Read More »THE BALL – “Pogba costs a lot of money but he’s not a great player” (Manchester United)
[ad_1] Jamie Carragher disagrees with the view of Didier Deschamps, a French manager who believes Paul Pogba’s poor performance at Manchester United is due to the French international playing from the best position on the pitch. “After four seasons, we still wonder what the best position for Pogba is? For …
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