Cowboys standout George Pickens looks ahead to next NFL season and wants to 'put on a show' in game in Rio
oglobo27 August 2026 at 08:02
George Pickens, wide receiver for the Dallas Cowboys, looked ahead to the NFL game that will be held at Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro in a month against the Baltimore Ravens. The 25-year-old player said he is eager to play in Brazil and wants to put on a show for Brazilian fans. Pickens said he heard positive comments from teammates on other teams who have already played in the country, emphasizing that the goal is to generate excitement for both the players and local fans.
FC Porto and Sporting already know the opponents they will face in the league phase of the Champions League. FC Porto will face two major English clubs, while Sporting hosts Barcelona at the Estádio José Alvalade and travels to Manchester to face one of the city's teams.
The President of the Republic, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, congratulated athletes Bernardo Pereira and Constança Frazão for the titles achieved in sea canoeing, highlighting the work developed by the clubs, coaches and the Portuguese Canoeing Federation.
FC Porto learned about their opponents in the quarter-finals of the Champions League, having been drawn to face two of the main English teams currently: Manchester City and Liverpool. This draw places the dragons facing a particularly difficult path in the competition, facing two of the strongest and most resourceful teams in European football.
Benfica travels to Denmark to face Aarhus with a two-goal advantage, after the home victory, looking to seal direct qualification for the Europa League. Coach Marco Silva made no changes to the starting eleven, keeping Aursnes out of the squad. The game can be watched live.
