THE The sports press counts, this Wednesday, with several topics highlighted. One of them concerns the criticism directed by André Villas-Boas, president of FC Porto, towards rivals Benfica and Sporting.
On the field, the lions received an oxygen balloon after their victory against Marítimo (2-1), in the League Cup, which made Rui Borges breathe a sigh of relief.
At Benfica, Durán’s expulsion in the Azores still causes people to talk and causes outrage.
In turn, today is FC Porto’s turn to take action in the League Cup, against Académico de Viseu, with Mateus Mide in the squad.
THE GAME
– “FC Porto-Ac. Viseu. Villas-Boas shoots at the eagles. President expresses irony in the face of criticism from rivals, but also speaks inwards, demanding results in the Champions League”
– “‘It took an illegal goal from FC Porto to offend sporting truth’ (Villas-Boas)”
– “Sporting 2-1 Marítimo. Oxygen with a flavor of Lima. Second choices take the lion out of intensive care and guarantee passage to the ‘final-four'”
– “Rui Borges: ‘Rui Silva showed what a great goalkeeper he is'”
– “Benfica. Anísio is already looking at the eleven. Durán’s eventual decriminalization will hardly arrive in time for Gil”
– “Stress took five kilos off Circati before signing at Luz”
– “Braga. Vítor Carvalho loses stage with Franclim on stage”
– “Brasileirão. Jardim and Abel in a duel until the end”
THE BALL
– “Sporting 2-1 Marítimo. Relief. Sporting returns to winning ways (after two defeats) and qualifies for the ‘final four’ of the League Cup”
– “With a completely renewed eleven, Pedro Lima scored twice and Rui Silva held on to a hard-fought victory until the final moments”
– “‘Luck takes work, we have to continue to believe and follow our path’, said Rui Borges, who, for now, can breathe easier”
– “FC Porto-Ac. Viseu. League Cup. Farioli looks for victory 50. Successful reception against Ac. Viseu scores for the blue and white coach”
– “Matthew Mide summoned and rotation in perspective”
– “André Villas-Boas attacks eagles and lions again”
– “Benfica. Rui Costa one game away from 300. Round number in presidency”
– “Structure and squad outraged by Durán’s expulsion in the Azores. Request for decriminalization advances”
– “Viriato Sampaio, leader of the VSC Movement: ‘Vitória’s interests are not being defended'”
Record
– “Sporting 2-1 Marítimo. Lima lemon. Two from the midfielder guarantees final four but lion remains in crisis”
– “Rui Borges whistled. ‘Dissatisfaction is natural. I’m worried about doing my job'”
– “Benfica. Prestianni is king of the league. Numbers prove great moment”
– “Villas-Boas increases provocation against Benfica. ‘Matinados eggs are worth it'”
– “FC Porto-Académico Viseu. Gabriel Mec starter, Mide called up and Samu out”
– “Farioli. ‘Everyone has to be ready'”
– “Elite hockey in Santo Tirso. Everything about the first trophy of the season”
– “Interview. João Godinho Martins, general director of Amnesty International Portugal. ‘FIFA fails in everything it promises'”
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