Portugal international Pepe has admitted that he is delighted after securing a return to the Primeira Liga with Porto. The central defender was previously with the Portuguese champions between 2004 and 2007 where he made 89 appearances, before securing a move to Real Madrid where he enjoyed the prime of his career. Speaking on the …
Manchester City’s Portuguese star admits title race is getting out of hands
Portugal international Bernardo Silva has acknowledged that Manchester City face a tough test of their title credentials after dropping costly points against Crystal Palace and Southampton during the festive period. The Citizens had been trailing Jurgen Klopp’s side by just the single point for the top spot but this deficit has been extended to seven …
Max Allegri insists Cristiano Ronaldo deserves the Ballon d’Or
Juventus manager Max Allegri has reiterated that Cristiano Ronaldo deserves the Ballon d’Or crown for the season just past. The Portuguese footballer has won the prestigious accolade on five different occasions over the past decade and he is now looking forward a record sixth individual title to get ahead of arch-rival Lionel Messi. However, many …
Keizer takes charge at Sporting Lisbon
Marcel Keizer has been roped in by Sporting Lisbon as their new head coach after Jose Peseiro was handed the axe the previous week in the aftermath of Lisbon’s defeat against Estoril. Estoril plays in division two of Portuguese Football and a defeat against them in the league Cup came as an embarrassment for Lisbon …
Bernardo Silva believes Manchester United face an uphill task in title pursuit
Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva believes Manchester United face an uphill task of competing for the Premier League title this season after their recent 3-1 derby defeat at the Etihad Stadium. The Red Devils have made a rather average start to the current campaign and the recent loss to their cross-town rivals sees them already …
Pep Guardiola impressed by Bernardo Silva’s progress at Manchester City
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has praised the progress made by Bernardo Silva since making the switch from AS Monaco in the summer of 2017. The Portugal international was in and out of the starting line-up under Guardiola during his maiden campaign last term but he has managed to command a more regular role this …
Jose Mourinho – Nuno has earned the right to manage in the Premier League
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has heaped praised on Wolverhampton Wanderers head coach Nuno Espirito Santo and believes he has earned the right to manage in the Premier League after guiding the club to the division. Nuno had played under Mourinho during their time together at Porto during the early 2000s but the two will …
Everton sign Portuguese midfielder on a season-long loan
Everton have completed the signing of Andre Gomez on a season-long loan from Barcelona. The Portugal international has struggled to claim a regular starting role with the Blaugrana over the past couple of seasons and he has now been offered the chance to make an impression with Marco Silva’s side. Speaking to the club’s official …
England will not win World Cup
Former Arsenal legend Tony Adams said that the England national team will not win the 2018 World Cup in Russia because of the Tottenham players. He said that the national team is made up of five Tottenham Hotspurs players namely Harry Kane, Dele Alli, Danny Rose, Eric Dier and Kieran Trippier. The former Arsenal defender …
Toure To Return To Ivory Coast National Side
Manchester City midfielder Yaya Toure is set to return to the national team with Ivory Coast, according to reports. The Premier League title winner retired from the national team but he has reversed the move in a bid to win another trophy with the team, according to his agent Dmitryi Seluk. The player has not …
Costinha Confident Academica can Compete
Academica Coimbra coach Costinha said that he is happy with his players this season. He said that it has been a difficult season for them and that he is proud that his players have managed to cope with the demand of the league. Costinha said that the league has become more competitive and that it …