Dinis Rodrigues and João Mendes return to FC Porto B after second cut by Sérgio Conceição

  1. -Dinis Rodrigues and João Mendes return to FC Porto B
  2. - Stable central defensive partnership of Pepe and Marcano
  3. - Arrival of Fran Navarro adds firepower in attack
  4. - Concerns over the right-back position and the midfield
  5. - João Mário still recovering from a knee injury
  6. - Grujic and Eustáquio leading the race in midfield
  7. - Veron and Evanilson struggling with fitness
  8. - FC Porto still has time to address the issues before the start of the season
  9. - Impasse in the transfer of Alan Varela from Boca Juniors
  10. - Boca Juniors demands guarantees of payment from FC Porto
The second cut made by FC Porto manager Sérgio Conceição following the ten-day training camp in the Algarve has seen young full-backs Dinis Rodrigues and João Mendes return to the B team. This decision was not based on dissatisfaction with their performance, but rather to allow them to continue their development without rushing their progress. Dinis, who played for the U19 team last season, will now move on to the next stage of his development. João Mendes, who was the third-choice left-back in the first team, will now have the opportunity to gain more playing time in the B team. The training camp in the Algarve provided valuable insights into the team's preparation for the upcoming season. One positive takeaway was the stability in the central defensive partnership of Pepe and Marcano, who showed solid performances in matches against Cardiff and Wolverhampton. In attack, the arrival of Fran Navarro has added more firepower to the team, complementing the already impressive performances from Taremi, Toni Martínez, and Namaso. There were also standout performances from young players from the academy in the friendly matches. However, there were also areas that need improvement. With João Mário still recovering from a knee injury, the right-back position remains a concern, with Pepê currently filling in but limited in terms of offensive contributions. This highlights the urgent need for a new signing in that position, which is one of Sérgio Conceição's desires. In midfield, Grujic and Eustáquio are currently leading the race for the two positions, but the partnership has not yet clicked, with Grujic performing below his usual level. In terms of fitness, Veron and Evanilson continue to struggle with injuries. Despite these areas of concern, FC Porto still has time to address the issues identified in the training camp. The expected arrival of new signings will provide more options for Sérgio Conceição. The team will face Rayo Vallecano in a friendly match tomorrow at the Estádio do Dragão as part of their preparations for the upcoming season.

Rui Costa aborda mercado, renovações e futuro do Benfica

  1. Rui Costa confirmou que não houve acordo com o Real Madrid pela transferência de Álvaro Carreras.
  2. Rui Costa afirmou que a intenção do Benfica é renovar o contrato de Otamendi por mais um ano.
  3. Rui Costa expressou gratidão a Di María pelo seu contributo ao Benfica e respeito pelo clube.
  4. Rui Costa elogiou o profissionalismo de Amdouni e explicou por que a opção de compra não foi acionada.

FC Porto mobiliza-se nos Estados Unidos para o Mundial de Clubes e celebra parcerias

  1. FC Porto prepara estreia no Mundial de Clubes contra o Palmeiras este domingo.
  2. Presidente Villas-Boas e diretor de operações João Borges em Nova Iorque para celebrar 10 anos de parceria com a New Balance.
  3. CFO José Pereira da Costa e José Luís Andrade em Miami para reunião ECA-FIFA e 'Welcome Dinner' do Mundial de Clubes.
  4. FC Porto abriu espaço em Nova Iorque para adeptos com atividades e venda de produtos.

Mariana Cabral critica gestão do futebol feminino no Sporting

  1. Mariana Cabral é atualmente treinadora-adjunta no Utah Royals, nos Estados Unidos.
  2. Joana Martins fraturou a clavícula em agosto de 2024 e não foi operada de imediato.
  3. Mariana Cabral ganha quase o triplo nos EUA do que ganhava no Sporting.
  4. Mariana Cabral demitiu-se do Sporting por falta de condições e reconhecimento.

Ferdinand aconselha Gyökeres a forçar saída do Sporting e Bolt acredita no Manchester United

  1. Rio Ferdinand aconselhou Viktor Gyökeres a forçar a sua saída do Sporting.
  2. Ferdinand fez o mesmo quando se transferiu do Leeds para o Manchester United.
  3. Usain Bolt acredita que Gyökeres vai assinar pelo Manchester United, apesar do preço pedido pelo Sporting.
  4. O Sporting tem uma cláusula de rescisão de 100 milhões de euros para Gyökeres mas pode aceitar valores inferiores.