Portuguese Football in English
Portugal international Ricardo Quaresma says he has no intention of making an immediate response after he was subjected to a remarkable attack from the president of his club Besiktas.
Quaresma has spent a total of six season with the Istanbul outfit, but has been tipped to leave Besiktas this summer after the Black Eagles finished 3rd in the Super Lig last term.
Pedro Rebocho appears to be one of the most coveted players on the French transfer market this summer, as the Portuguese defender looks to leave relegated Guingamp.
André Villas-Boas’ Marseille are among the wide range of clubs being linked to former Benfica academy prospect Rebocho, with English sides such as Watford and Leicester City also suggested as possible suitors for a bargain deal to sign the €5m full-back.
Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk have confirmed the appointment of Vitória Guimarães coach Luís Castro on a two-year contract. The Portuguese replaces countryman Paulo Fonseca, who left Shakhtar to join Italian giants AS Roma earlier this week.
Castro leaves Vitória after just one season in charge, during which the team finished 5th in the Primeira Liga last term, but the 57-year-old’s reputation for developing young players and cultivating attacking football has led to Shakhtar offering the Portuguese his first coaching experience abroad.
Portugal international Vieirinha has been named PAOK Thessaloniki Player of the Year for the second consecutive season after helping the Greek club to a league and cup double in 2018/19.
The club captain won 55.75% of the supporters’ votes in the poll following an historic season in which PAOK were crowned champions for the first time in 34 years with an unbeaten campaign in the Super League. To bet on PAOK retaining their title be sure to use the Unibet promo code and benefit from the advantages of the moneyback offer.
Italian club AS Roma have announced the appointment of former Porto coach Paulo Fonseca as their new manager. Fonseca has signed a two-year contract at the Stadio Olimpico with the option of an additional year.
The Portuguese leaves Ukrainian champions Shakhtar Donetsk after three years with the club, during which he won three consecutive league and cup doubles.
