Farewell to a legend who hung up his gloves at the age of 39. Real Madrid and Spain legend, Iker Casillas took to social media on Tuesday morning to announce his retirement from football. The Spaniard became the second all-time appearance maker for Los Merengues, a total of 725 appearances in a 16-year career at […]
What seemed an endless 18-year long wait has finally come to an end for former II Liga outfit, Farense who were promoted to I Liga. II Liga was bought to an end with immediate effect following the suspension on March 12 due to the coronavirus pandemic. As it stood, Farense were second on the table with 48 points, six points clear of third placed, Feirense who fell short of promotion. The Alvinegros held the […]
The 88-day halt in football due to the global pandemic of Covid-19, have highly impacted teams on their return to the competition, that restarted on June 2. FC Porto being one of those. Sergio Conceição´s men travelled to the North region to face Famalicão on matchday 24 to strengthen their title hopes following Benfica’s draw to Moreirense the previous night. However, to the Blue’s flabbergast, their evening […]
May 26, 2003. Wolves did the unpredictable at Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium in one of the most remarkable games of Division One play-off final. The last time Wolves had contested in top-flight English football had been 19 years prior and they were given another opportunity to replicate the feat once again as their supporters headed down the M5 that Monday […]
26 de Maio de 2004. Uma data que ficou para a história do clube. O Futebol Clube do Porto vencia assim a sua primeira taça da Liga dos Campeões em Gelsenkirchen, numa vitória por 3-0 diante ao AS Monáco. Apesar de ser a primeira Liga dos Campeões, os Dragões somariam assim a sua segunda conquista […]
3 de Abril de 2011. Uma data que ficou marcada na história do Dragão. O Futebol Clube do Porto viajou até Lisboa para disputar o seu rival, Benfica no Estádio da Luz a contar para a jornada 25 da Liga Zon (assim antes chamada). Um jogo que contava com caras que hoje brilham e alguns […]
Cheltenham Town’s Ben Tozer has shown his gratitude towards NHS workers by setting up a fundraiser to help raise money. The midfielder gained an idea from watching a rugby team from his former home in Plymouth shave their heads. “I can do just that to see if I can raise some money possible for the […]
Six miles east of the ‘theatre of dreams’, across Manchester’s hustle and bustle and through New Islington lies the nosiest of neighbours – the ones that have dethroned United’s once watertight grip on Manchester. Women’s football has gained popularity and significance in recent years following the successful Women’s World Cup in France last year and […]
Yokohama, a city from the edge of the world. 12 December, 2004. Over 7,000 miles from home, the Dragoes embarked on an escapade to write a new chapter in a foreign land where dragons roamed free every new year. FC Porto had arrived in the city prior to celebrations in search of their own triumph, […]
Over 1,000 miles away Porto geared up for a game that could swig the title in the blues favour against their closer rival to mark their 243rd meeting in history. But it was a rivalry that stems back 108 years, silverware was secondary on a day like this. It’s an afternoon I so regularly distance myself […]
Cheltenham Town welcome Port Vale to Whaddon Road on Saturday, March 7 for a tasty affair between 5thand 7th place as both continue the chase for promotion. Having only encountered 20 times since 2002 when these two sides met for the first time, the Robins have come on top seven times, while the Valiants fall one […]
The growth of Women’s football around the world has had a dramatic but positive change, becoming more transparent in recent years. Upon the successful summer during the Women’s World Cup in France last year, the athletes have since attained more attention with that feat having reflected in the numbers in England. Despite the record-breaking statistics […]
Wolves’ boss, Nuno Espirito Santo spoke to the media ahead of the Premier League fixture against Liverpool on Thursday evening. The Reds travel to Molineux for a tasty affair, looking to extend their unbeaten lead that has continued since January 2019. On the other hand, Wolves are edging close towards the European places with fellow […]
Wolves have confirmed their first signing of the January transfer window, after announcing striker, Leonardo Campana. An undisclosed fee has been paid to the top-flight team to acquire the 6ft 2in centre forward’s services on a three-and-a-half-year-deal from the Ecuadorian Serie A outfit, Barcelona SC and has four Ecuador caps to his name. <blockquote class=”twitter-tweet”><p […]
The Premier League Cup action is back on tonight when Wolves U23 and Derby U23 meet at the Loughborough University Football Stadium with kick-off scheduled for 7pm. James Collins’ side is currently unbeaten in the PL Cup and go into tonight’s clash off the back of a comfortable 6-0 win over Tividale in the Birmingham […]
Women’s Super League transfer window comes to an end on January 23, with the deadline fast approaching, there could be some incoming surprises as all clubs have until 5 pm to get deals over the line. Here are the top 5 notable signings made by WSL and Championship clubs so far… Samantha Kerr, from Chicago Red Stars to Chelsea […]
Liverpool Women have announced their second signing of the January window, Rylee Foster after Rachel Furness joined the Reds. As deadline-day is fast approaching, the Reds have managed to secure the service of Foster, who joins after finishing her career in the American with West Virginia University after a four-year spell. ✍🏻 #LFC ✍🏻 Breaking: […]
After various speculations from reports, Bristol City have announced their fourth signing of the January window, Chloe Logarzo on an eighteen-month deal. Earlier this morning, The Athletic had been informed that there was rumours that the Australian player was set to join the Women’s Super League outfit, Bristol City Women. However, the announcement was yet […]
Championship leaders, West Brom welcome Sheffield Wednesday to The Hawthorns on Saturday, November 23. The Baggies will look to extend their unbeaten run to seven games after defeating Hull City 1-0, last time out. On the other hand, Sheffield look to turn their negative results around, failing to win their last three games. Having just […]
Wolves kick-off their European campaign at home to PSG at the Molineux for the opening fixture of the 2019 Premier League International Cup. The competition was secured after the club’s promotion to Premier League 2 Division 1 last season where English teams play against European opposition on home soil. Alongside Wolves and PSG in Group E are Athletic Club Bilbao and Liverpool who will play each other once with […]
Those in attendance had to wait until the second half to see the opener, an endured nervy game that eventually placed Rangers in front when Alfredo Morelos scored in the 69 minute. The home side would bag the second one in not long after, after an assist from Morelos ensured Steven Davis’ second-goal. Scottish side’s […]
The outlook of the best and worst decisions made by FC Porto managers in the last 15 years. Background history: FC Porto is one of the oldest clubs still in activity in Portugal. The Portuguese club was founded in Porto on September 28, 1893, by Antonio Nicolau d’Almeida, a local businessman who wanted to put […]
O FC Porto recebeu o Rangers no Estádio do Dragão a contar para a fase de grupos da Liga Europa. O FC Porto inaugurou o marcador aos 36 minutos, através do remate forte de Luis Diaz fora da área, não dando hipóteses para o guarda-redes escoces, Allan McGregor. Mas não tardou muito quando desta vez o seu compatriota colombiano, Alfredo […]
Wolves have signed Renat Dadashov on a long-term deal upon his move from Portugal side, Estoril. However, the 20-year-old will immediately link-up with Pacos de Ferreira to gain further experience. What it means to sign for Wolves: “I’m very happy and I’m very excited. You see this club, it is a beautiful club. To be a […]
Agustín Marchesín nasceu a 16 Março em San Cayetano, na Argentina. San Cayetano é uma pequena cidade com a população de cerca de 8,000 pessoas na província de Buenos Aires. A sua carreira profissional começou aos 19 anos quando assinou pelo Club Atletico Lanús. Marchesín só veio estrear-se pelo respectivo clube em Março de 2009, […]
FC Porto has confirmed the club will lose key players, some of whose contracts have expired. As expected, Yacine Brahimi and Hector Herrera’s contracts have reached an end on June 30. While Felipe, Eder Militao and Oliver Torres are destined to continue their adventure in a new club. 1. Eder Militao Militao joined Porto from Sao Paulo last year for a fee […]
Barcelona have signed Antoine Griezmann from their La Liga rivals Atletico Madrid for €120m (£107m). The French forward will sign a five-year-deal seeing him through with the Catalonian club until 2024 which includes a release clause of €800m (£717m). Barcelona paid €120m to guarantee the the 28-year-old’s service for the 19/20 La Liga campaign. In […]
Atletico Madrid oficialized the signing of Hector Herrera, former FC Porto player on a free-transfer. The Mexican’s contract with Porto came to an end on June 30 and therefore he is available to sign a three-year contract with Atletico on Thursday (July, 4.) Former Porto captain moved to the Portuguese club in 2013, making a […]
Upon various rumours and reports on a possible return from Frank Lampard to Stamford Bridge as a manager, Chelsea have finally oficialized him as head coach on a three-year deal. Lampard left Derby County following his first season as a manager, where he led The Rams to the Championship play-off final against Aston Villa but […]
Leeds have announced their fourth summer signing, this time for Portuguese winger, Helder Costa. The former Wolves player will move to Elland Road on an initial one-year loan deal which will become a permanent transfer next summer on an undisclosed fee. Costa has signed a four-year contract which will see him at Elland Road until […]
Portugal claimed their second trophy in three years and first Nations League trophy after overcoming the Netherlands 1-0 at the Estadio do Dragao, Porto. Euro champions in 2016, Fernando Santos’ side impressed as they won the inaugural Nations League with Goncalo Guedes’ second half shot from outside the box. Ronald Koeman’s men had a few […]
Reports in Spain claim that Philippe Coutinho’s time at Barcelona may be reaching an end as the Brazilian communicated he wishes to leave this summer. Coutinho joined Barcelona from Liverpool in January 2018 after a promising season at the English club but failed to deliver at the Catalonian club. The £142 million deal only saw […]
Goals from Romario Baro, Fabio Silva and Tiago Matos secured the Portuguese side a place in the UEFA Youth League final for the first time after overcoming the Germans, 3-0 in Nyon. FC Porto U19s looked very bright since the early stages of the game, dominating for most of the first half and creating chances, […]
Liverpool FC secured their second consecutive appearance in the Champions League semi-finals with a 4-1 (6-1 on aggregate) win over FC Porto at the Estadio do Dragao. The Dragons showed to be the brighter and superior team throughout the first 25 minutes with a total of 13 shots with four of those on goal but […]
A competição milionária, Liga dos Campeões está de volta esta terça-feira ás 20:00 horas em Anfield, onde o FC Porto irá defrontar o Liverpool para os quartos de final. As duas equipas encontram-se pelo segundo ano consecutivo, desta vez nos quartos de final. Lembre-se que na campanha do ano passado, a equipa de Sérgio Conceição […]
The world of football is often associated with modern and high-tech architecture venues like Tottenham Hotspur’s new stadium, a development that cost £1.2 billion to build. Quite clearly, times have really changed since Craven Cottage was first built in 1780, where parts of the stadium still remain impeccable as the years have gone by. On […]
Goals from Sam Baldock, Ben House and substitute Tyler Frost sealed Reading under-23s the win against a struggling Fulham side. The visitors found the back of the net in the third minute, when Fulham’s keeper, Luca Ashby-Hammond brought down striker Ben House. Sam Baldock then converted from the penalty spot to put Scott Marshall’s side […]
Fulham under-23s welcome Reading under-23s on Friday, April 5 at 7pm for the Premier League two, division two. After a disappointing start to the week for the hosts due to getting relegated from the Premier League, Timmy Abraham, the brother of Tammy is likely to feature in tomorrow night’s clash at Craven Cottage. However, while […]
O FC Porto venceu esta tarde o Sporting de Braga por 3-2 depois de ter estado em desvantagem por duas vezes. Os minhotos adiantaram-se cedo no marcador com um golo de Wilson Eduardo aos cinco minutos e outro de Murilo aos 47’. Apesar da desvantagem, o campeão nacional conseguiu voltar a impor-se no jogo, dando […]
Sérgio Conceição, treinador do FC Porto fez a antevisão do jogo deste sábado com o Sporting de Braga, ás 15:30. “Vai ser um bom jogo de futebol com certeza, de duas boas equipas. Duas equipas que estão neste momento a lutar pelo mesmo objectivo. “Temos todos os ingredientes para que seja um bom espetáculo e […]
As a third year student, Owen Rees looks back to when his passion for rugby started and his achievements ahead of Varsity week. “At the age of five I started playing football and I very quickly realised I wasn’t enjoying it.” He revealed that after growing up to see the likes of Shane Williams playing […]
The 42nd edition of the Supertaça Candido de Oliveira returns on Wednesday night, December 23 at Estádio Municipal de Aveiro following the COVID-19 disruption. It is usually competed between the winners of the Primeira Liga and the Portuguese Cup. However, in this case FC Porto’s fulfilling campaign last season of achieving the domestic dobradinha (double) will see the Dragões face rivals SL Benfica who finished runners up in […]
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