Fernando Pimenta: "I'm already used to always getting the toughest semifinals"
SAPO Notícias26 August 2026 at 16:36
Fernando Pimenta, in an interview before the competitions, said he is already used to always falling in the toughest semi-finals, called the "death semi-finals". The Portuguese athlete faces significant challenges, including Hungarian Balint Kopasz, the defending champion and his great rival in the kayak discipline.
Benfica drew 0-0 with Aarhus in Denmark in a Europa League match, where the Eagles seek to secure qualification for the league phase of the European competition. The match ended goalless, leaving the fate of progression to the next round undecided.
UEFA is preparing a legal action against FIFA president Gianni Infantino regarding the already abandoned plan to sell stakes in the World Cup. The European football body argues that such an initiative would be harmful to the interests of football and the member federations.
"The new Santa Clara coach, Van der Gaag, revealed that he is still looking for a striker for the squad, wanting a player with different characteristics from the rest but who can integrate at the same physical pace as the teammates."
Player Arsénio will receive the Legacy Badge after completing his 300th game in professional football competitions. In recognition of this milestone achieved in his career, the midfielder will now wear a special detail on his jersey, symbolizing this important achievement in his sporting career.
