Former Portugal star Paulo Futre believes Bernardo Silva has a good chance of winning the Ballon d’Or during the backend of his professional career. Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo had won the prestigious accolade for 10-straight years between 2008 and 2018 before Luka Modric broke the streak after a strong World Cup showing. In a …
Bernardo Silva sends warning to the club’s title challengers
Manchester City playmaker Bernardo Silva has sent a warning to the club’s title challengers by saying that the Citizens will come back much stronger next season. The Mancunian giants celebrated an unprecedented domestic treble after the 6-0 mauling of Watford in the FA Cup and Silva was once more one of the standout players on …
Manchester City’s Phil Foden praises Bernardo Silva after Tottenham win
Manchester City midfielder Phil Foden has praised the qualities of Bernardo Silva in the aftermath of the club’s 1-0 league win over Tottenham Hotspur on Saturday. The England youth international was handed a rare start for the club against Spurs, and he made the opportunity count by scoring the winning goal through a diving header …
Ruben Neves always interests the Merseyside club, says Lijnders
Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders has said that Ruben Neves is a player that always interests the Merseyside outfit. The Portugal international has been a huge hit since joining Wolverhampton Wanderers from Porto two years and he has already been touted to pursue a big-money move elsewhere. In a report covered by the ECHO, Lijnders …
Benfica president speaks on the situation of Joao Felix
Benfica president Luis Filipe Vieira has said that the club are determined to resist the sale of Joao Felix during the forthcoming transfer window. The teenager is regarded as one of the country’s best youth talents and the Primeira Liga outfit are keen on warding off big-club interest ahead of the summer. Speaking to reporters, …
On-loan Benfica striker pleased with the proceedings at Wolverhampton Wanderers
Mexico international Raul Jimenez has expressed his delight with the way things have paved since his summer switch to Wolverhampton Wanderers from Benfica. The marksman only joined the Wolves on a season-long loan but he has given himself a strong chance of earning a permanent deal with a string of top-notch performances for the west …
Bernardo Silva speaks on Manchester City’s Champions League ambitions
Portugal international Bernardo Silva has said that Manchester City are aiming to make progress in the Champions League this season after being eliminated at the quarter-final stage last time around. The Citizens are presently regarded as the favourites to secure their maiden Champions League crown this term and they can take one step closer, should …
Portuguese star Pepe delighted after sealing Porto return
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 …