Portuguese K4 to defend world title and Alex Santos guarantees final in Poznań
SAPO Notícias27 August 2026 at 18:29
Portuguese paracanoe athletes continue to make their presence felt in the finals of major international competitions. The Portuguese K4, reigning world champion, secured qualification for the 500-meter final in Poznan, keeping expectations high for the defense of the world title. Alex Santos managed to secure a place in the KL1 200 final, demonstrating good performance in his event. Meanwhile, João Ribeiro and Messias Baptista advanced to the semi-finals of their respective disciplines, remaining in the fight for a place in the finals.
Luís Pedro Sousa, chief editor of Record, analyzes the performances of Portuguese clubs Benfica and Sp. Braga in European competitions, highlighting an outstanding display by Prestianni, whose third goal for Benfica was described as a true work of art.
Chelsea and Fulham secured a place in the round of 16 of the English League Cup. The Blues beat Luton Town 2-0, with a goal by Danny Welbeck, while the Cottagers thrashed Wimbledon 3-0, both advancing in the competition.
Barcelona beat Athletic Bilbao 2-1 to take the lead in La Liga, achieving their second consecutive league victory. In the match, Rodri made his debut for the Catalan club, while Raphinha and Fermín scored the goals for Hansi Flick's team. Brazilian forward Raphinha was instrumental in building the plays that led to the second goal, contributing to the victory that puts the blaugrana at the top of the standings.
Hull City have signed 22-year-old French winger Mohamed-Ali Cho from OGC Nice in a permanent deal worth 15 million euros. The player has signed a contract until June 2031, leaving the French club where he was regarded as one of the most promising talents in French football.
