THE BALL – «Seven years of lies are over» (FIFA)
Acquitted of corruption charges, Joseph Blatter, former FIFA president, reacted this Saturday, through social networks, to the decision announced on July 8. “Hello friends, I’m back, still strong. Seven years of lies are over. Now the game is back in the right direction. Or as Michel Platini said: they will hear from us again”, said […]
THE BALL – Nehemiah Queta highlighted: added 15 points in the victory of the Kings (NBA)
The Portuguese center Neemias Queta once again played an important role in the Sacramento Kings’ victory over the Phoenix Suns (82-69), in the NBA Summer League. As in recent performances, Queta continues at a high level: he played 26 minutes, scored 15 points, 10 rebounds, an assist and a tackle, ending the match with a […]
THE BALL – André Silva arrives for the offensive line (Vitória de Guimarães)
V. Guimarães announced the hiring of another reinforcement for the new season. This is André Silva, a forward who represented Arouca last season. Aimed at SC Braga, it is in Minho that the 25-year-old Brazilian player will continue his career, but wearing his rival’s jersey. A first-hand advanced news by A BOLA. The contract is […]
BOLA – Ferro goes on a new loan and will play in the Netherlands (Benfica)
Benfica and Vitesse announced Ferro’s move to the Netherlands emblem. The 25-year-old Portuguese centre-back is on his third loan in a row after being loaned out by the eagles to Valencia and Hajduk Split. At the end of the season, the Dutch club will have a purchase option of six million euros. «After many years […]
THE BALL – United wins in Melbourne in the reunion with Nani (videos) (Australia)
Second game of Manchester United tour, second win. After easily beating Liverpool 4-0 in Thailand, the team went to Australia, and curiously there they found it more difficult to beat Melbourne Victory, 4-1, at the Melbourne Cricket Ground stadium. Several Portuguese are in play, with Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes on the side of the […]
THE BALL – Abel Ferreira and Luís Castro eliminated from the Cup (video) (Brazil)
Palmeiras, by Abel Ferreira, and Botafogo, by Luís Castro, were eliminated from the Brazilian Cup last night, reaching the round of 16. After having lost 0-1 in São Paulo, Palmeiras welcomed the team coached by Rogério Ceni at full throttle and at 15 minutes had already turned around the tie with goals from Piquerez and […]
THE BALL – Reinforcement for the attack arrives from Tondela (Gil Vicente)
Uruguayan forward Juan Boselli was made official this Friday as a reinforcement for Gil Vicente. The 22-year-old player arrives at the Barcelos club after having stood out last season for Tondela, where he scored 9 goals in 27 games. “I am very happy to be here. When I heard about this possibility I was very […]
A BOLA – Entrepreneur announces purchase of 55.8 percent of SAD and promises «great achievements» (Santa Clara)
Businessman Bruno Bello Vicintin, who was once vice-president of Cruzeiro and is the son of the president of SAD do Alverca (Ricardo Vicintin), announced this Thursday, through social networks, that he acquired 55.8 percent of SAD’s shares. from Santa Clara. Bruno Bello Vicintin says it is «one of the biggest challenges of his career as […]
THE BALL – Immune to noise: Ronaldo publishes on social media (Manchester United)
Much has been discussed about the future of Cristiano Ronaldo, especially after he did not attend the start of the new season at Man. United – the team has already started to tour in Thailand and Australia, without CR7 on board, due to an alleged “family problem”. Apparently immune to noise, the 37-year-old Portuguese forward […]
THE BALL – British police investigate allegations by Mo Farah (Athletics)
British police announced on Thursday the opening of an investigation into the statements of Olympic champion Mo Farah, who recently admitted to having arrived in the UK illegally and forced into slave labor. “We are aware of the information released by the media about Mo Farah. Specialized agents have opened an investigation and are currently […]