Paulo Sousa wrote his name into European football folklore in the mid-1990s by winning the Champions League in back-to-back seasons with different clubs. On Wednesday 17th April the Portuguese scored a rare goal to help the Bianconeri into the final.
Francisco Trincão has been speaking to Barcelona’s social media networks and updating on his lockdown activities, as well as his hopes for the future at Camp Nou.
The 20-year-old midfielder has agreed a €31m move to Barca from Braga, with his arrival set for the summer. For now, however, Trincão is focused on keeping himself sharp during lockdown due to the coronavirus outbreak, and told the Catalan club’s media his family is helping him stay in shape.
With football almost universally suspended across the globe due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, Portuguese footballers and coaches throughout the sport are attempting to remain focused on maintaining fitness and keeping themselves safe during lockdown.
Today’s flashback sees us recall the afternoon a teenage Cristiano Ronaldo emerged from the substitutes bench to change the game for Manchester United as the Red Devils came from behind to win 2-1 at Birmingham City.
Portuguese midfielder Renato Sanches has been speaking to Canal 11 and discussing his career path, from his early breakthrough at Benfica to what ultimately proved a disappointing spell after joining Bayern Munich and his current home at Lille.