Lyon, coached by Paulo Fonseca, and Celje, coached by Vítor Campelos, out of the league phase
RTP Notícias27 August 2026 at 07:40
Lyon, coached by Portuguese Paulo Fonseca, and Celje, led by fellow Portuguese Vítor Campelos, were eliminated in the play-off round for qualification to the league phase of the Champions League football. Lyon was knocked out by Fenerbahçe, while Celje lost to Slovan Bratislava, thus denying both Portuguese coaches participation in the group stage of the main European club competition.
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.
