Zekri? Has above-average maturity and comes to grow with one of the best in the world
CNN Portugal27 August 2026 at 13:00
Rui Borges, Sporting's coach, praised the 17-year-old Moroccan defender Moncef Zekri, highlighting his above-average maturity and growth potential alongside one of the best clubs in the world. The coach also addressed the strong competition for the position, reminding that Zekri will compete directly with Maxi Araújo for a place in the first team.
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.
