Nélson Semedo takes Paulo Fonseca out of the Champions League
SAPO Notícias26 August 2026 at 20:51
Fenerbahçe, coached by Portuguese Paulo Fonseca, defeated Lyon 2-1 in France in the Champions League qualifying play-off, thus eliminating the French team. Fonseca's side suffered two unfavorable VAR decisions with two goals ruled out, but managed the comeback and now moves on to the Europa League, where Portuguese player Nélson Semedo was one of the standout performers of the tie.
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."
Canadian footballer Stephen Eustáquio leaves FC Porto to join Swansea City, from the English second division. The transfer earns four million euros for the dragons, in a deal confirmed by the Portuguese club.
