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“We have normalised something very difficult” - Abel Ferreira’s Palmeiras reach another Copa Libertadores final, as Jardim and Flamengo miss out
Abel Ferreira will contest the Copa Libertadores final for a fourth time, after guiding Brazilian side Palmeiras past Fluminense on penalties to set...
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Abel Ferreira: the legendary Palmeiras coach answering critics in Brazil with Flamengo win
From a distance, the notion of Abel Ferreira’s position at Brazilian giants Palmeiras being under threat seems difficult to comprehend. Not only is...
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Portugal’s 10 Best Football Managers, Ranked
Portugal has become a prodigious incubator for talented managers. Four or five decades ago, Portuguese football coaches were viewed in a poor light...
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Palmeiras boss Abel Ferreira ahead of Club World Cup opener against Porto: “If we had to walk or swim here, we would”
FC Porto begin their Club World Cup venture with a clash against Brazilian giants Palmeiras in New Jersey on Sunday evening, where they will meet a...
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Brazil, Real Madrid star Endrick: “I thank God Abel was my first coach”
Abel Ferreira recently became the most successful coach in the history of Brazilian giants Palmeiras, but beyond the trophies one wonders how much...
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“I’m one of them” - Abel Ferreira becomes Palmeiras’ most successful ever coach with Paulistão win
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Abel Ferreira: the Portuguese set to become the world’s best-paid coach?
Portuguese boss Abel Ferreira is expected to quit his role with Palmeiras next month at the conclusion of the Brasileirão season, in order to take a...
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Portuguese boss Abel Ferreira wins Brazilian title with Palmeiras
Abel Ferreira has added to his glittering medal collection in South America by guiding Palmeiras to the 2022 Campeonato Brasileiro title. Palmeiras...
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Palmeiras defend Portuguese boss Abel Ferreira against “xenophobic manifestations” after attack from Brazilian legend Jorginho
South American champions Palmeiras issued a statement on Friday condemning what they believe are xenophobic attacks against their manager Abel...
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Abel Ferreira: Palmeiras coach speaks on Brazilian vs Portuguese food, how he “killed” Benfica, where Mourinho surpasses Guardiola…and playing Football Manager
Abel Ferreira is back in Brazil after a short holiday in his homeland, and the Portuguese manager has been speaking to local media on a variety of...
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Palmeiras boss Abel Ferreira approached by Marseille following Villas-Boas departure?
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Tears, pride, sacrifice and a phonecall from the president: Portuguese boss Abel Ferreira becomes South American champion with Palmeiras
Palmeiras 1-0 Santos Abel Ferreira won the first trophy of his senior managerial career on Saturday evening as his Palmeiras side conquered South...
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“We climbed the mountain” – Abel Ferreira takes Palmeiras to Copa Libertadores final
Palmeiras 0-2 River Plate (3-2 agg) For the second year running South America’s Copa Libertadores final will have a Portuguese coach contesting the...
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“If Guardiola and Klopp can’t promise titles, neither can I” –Abel Ferreira reiterates calm amid Palmeiras quest for glory
Abel Ferreira has been in Brazilian football for almost seven weeks and so far things could scarcely have gone better on the pitch for the...
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“We won’t always win” – Palmeiras boss Abel Ferreira urges caution after strong start in Brazil
Abel Ferreira has enjoyed a winning start to life in Brazil with Palmeiras, with the Portuguese holding a 100% record after victories in his first...
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Figure of the Week: Braga coach Abel Ferreira's star is rising
It was business as usual for Porto and Benfica in Week 11 of Liga NOS but Sporting dropped two points in one of the games of the weekend, a...