I am not sure if I will continue my half of this blog, I am contemplating it we shall see how things work themselves out but I do miss it and for all my fellow Portistas who are still hanging around you know where to find me, and hope to see you there. :) In the mean time I hope you all enjoy Meg’s posts and I’m sure you’ll be in good hands!
-Jas
One of the most shocking pieces of news to come out of the Portuguese football world, was not the various transfers, but in fact the surprising news of Ricardo Carvalho’s immediate decision to quit the Seleccão. The news was not one fans would expect to hear amidst transfer deadline day drama. But that is exactly what fans focused on. No one knew the full story, just that Carvalho walked away from the training camp. Early speculation proved to be true, that coach Paulo Bento had indeed told Carvalho that he would not be picked for the Euro qualifying game against Cyprus. No one is quite sure exactly what was said but not only did that player leave the camp, he left the team indefinitely. Bento has since launched a press conference saying Carvalho’s decision is one that ultimately leaves the team with only twenty two players but also leaves Carvalho without a spot in the team as long as Bento is in charge.
This is Meg, Benfica half of the blog, and I apologize since real life for both of us has been crazy hectic since the end of the season. However i have plans to continue updating the blog through this season, at least once a week. Thank you for standing by us :)
Pacos de Ferreira’s Irish striker on life in Portugal and football in general. Please read and tweet at him (@padraigamond) and tell him what you think!
David Luiz will be Chelsea player in the next four and a half seasons (2015). The deal between the Premiership champions and Benfica is practically closed, only missing out details that are not impediments to completing the transfer. The blueswill pay 25 million euros in cash and hand over a player - the Serbian Matic. This isthe strongest possibility.
Record As reported, the player has already expressed its willingness to head toStamford Bridge and the Brazilian international has even according to the team ledby Carlo Ancelotti, where you will receive a salary of 2.2 million, more than double what he receives in the Light
Adrien Silva, 21, signed by the Academic end of the season, arriving at Coimbra on loan from Sporting.
Adrien Silva, who will wear the jerseys Académica 28, wove his first declarationsas the player ”Briosa, “ showing himself glad to go to dress in black.“I am very happy to be in Academic. I came to help the club achieve its goals andwill do my best to help ’Briosa. “ People sent me confidence and it’s up to me toprove them right, “he said the player to the Academic Web site.The midfielder also revealed that some players already know that the Academic and was urging with Hélder Cabral.
“It’s always good to have friends to play at the club. I know Bischoff and Helder(Cabral). It will be good for me and I will have to adapt fast. I tried to inform me,especially with Helder (Cabral), who only told me good things about the club, “he added.
The young footballers spoke of his first impressions on the Academic and left amessage to supporters.
“The conditions are very good. It’s a club humble, friendly and welcomed me well. I hope to have the unconditional support by the fans, not just me, but especially the team. This is fundamental and the fans know they are very important for we finished the initial building of the ”students” in the market in January.
There’s nothing funny about the trouble that Sporting currently face, however, that hasn’t stopped some from putting an original spin on the current situation. This horror story is worth the read.
As time had slowly, and painfully passed, we are brought to the summer of 2010 where Frank-n-Furter’s heartless onslaught continued. He and Riff Raff had sold Miguel Veloso to Genoa and then exposed their twisted regime for what they were with the well-documented, grotesque saga involving Joao Moutinho’s transfer to heated rivals FC Porto (oh, please make it stop – I can’t stand it).
Blood splattered everywhere, as Frank-n-Furter was determined to defy all and create his masterpiece. After making the initial incisions (Veloso and Moutinho), Frank-n-Furter laughed uncontrollably and would start to put together his creation by adding a dash of Alberto Zapater, a sprinkle of Jaime Valdes, dab of Tales de Souza and teensy bit of Marco Torsiglieri for flavour.
A pretty good post about the fact that David Luiz and Fabio Coentrao are bound to leave in the summer. One player he forgot was Andre Carvalhas who is a left winger and who has been a part of the first team before. He’s 21 so not too young but young enough to sort of grow and learn and fully develop. Anyway a great article
Rivals by history, Meg a Benfica fan and Jas a Porto fan, our rivalry extends only to all aspects of our football lives never failing to make our conversations and ponderings worth a good laugh. This is our blog about Portuguese football, from friendships that cross rivalry boundaries to players who we adore it's a blog that helps us remember the most important thing of all that Portuguese football is absolutely and simply pure love.
