#fc porto kids

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GALENOOOOOO

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tagged by the lovely @stellacadente obrigada amor<3

when was the last time you cried? I was about to say I didn’t remember but…this past Sunday…over fc porto :)

do you have kids? no!

do you use sarcasm a lot? I don’t think I do

what sports do you play? I love tennis and I’m gonna include dance too bc I was in ballet for about 14 years lol

what’s the first thing you notice about people? eyes probably…then hair

what’s your eye color? brown<3

scary movies or happy endings? scary movies for ever n ever

any special talents? not sure…I’ll just think of what I could do in dance and do that to seem interesting

where were you born? thee lovely new jersey :)

what are your hobbies? reading, listening n discovering new music, non work related coding

do you have pets? a family yorkie-poo, Gucci (14) & my bfs cat, zucca (3)��🏽

how tall are you? 5 ft 8 / 172cm

favorite subject in school? history & compsci

dream job? if I could combine my love for art/music with tech and put my degree to use….id love that<3

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6th May: Casillas family - FC Porto championship celebrations Pic: gettyimages

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pepe 🤝 zlatan — being scary

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Martín & Lucas Casillas 💙

📸 Sara Carbonero (17/03/2019)

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How do I feel about my boys setting foot in my hometown and not being able to go see the game tomorrow? Not great, I'll tell you that.

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12.02.19 & 17.02.19 Saving a ball with your face seems to be fashion this week. Just like losing the match 1:2 afterwards.

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how many times per day is it normal to think about iker casillas wearing a “mr. cool” tshirt on vacation?

asking for a friend.

[sanikre]

hi! the last couple of hours i spent on your page getting nostalgic and sad about seriker:( so thank you for that! they still are the most pure thing that football gave us and i’m gonna be forever sad about how the things turned out. and I wanted to ask I can’t find it anywhere did iker attend sergio’s wedding? and do you think there is a chance for their relationship to get fixed? i mean I know that they are friendly with each other now but something seems off and of course their relationship was affected by Real Madrid bullshit idk i don’t think they had a real fight but probably iker was hurt that sergio his sese didn’t protect and support him back then. what do you think about that?

hi anon! :)

omg, seriously? I also miss seriker a lot, I can't believe there was never any photo of them together after the last meeting with spain nt :(

everything that happened to iker was very unfair, but now I look back and I think it was good for his mental health that he left rm, y'know?? after he joined FC Porto he seemed much happier and relaxed...

well, i heard that iker didn't go to the wedding, but i also saw some mutuals saying he did... but i don't know what the truth is, there are no records that prove his presence :(

I believe they do talk to each other through messages or calls, even because I've noticed that sometimes they put comments on each other's ig posts! but I don't know how close they still are and it also breaks my heart :~

I don't think they had a fight either, I think it's not ''the same thing'' cuz their lifes changed, Iker is in Portugal and Sergio has been in Madrid all ts time, they both have kids and other things to deal with... idk, I don't think their friendship is over but maybe it's not the same as it was 8 years ago. i remember when iker left RM, sergio showed up the next day to travel with the team, and he was so upset and sad.

anyway, i don't know if i was able to answer your questions very well, but i'm open to chat, anon! I also miss seeing them together and how their union meant a lot to those who know them! they really were very strong together, they complemented each other and I can say they were soulmates.

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What is your first impression on my little cuties

(Be nice to them please 🥺 they truly deserve all the kindness in this world)

For all of them I give you there actual team, for the record, they all play and start their young career with Porto, I give you their name and age, enjoy !

1. Fabio Vieira, 20 years old, FCPorto

2. Diogo Leite, 21 years old, FCPorto

3. Diogo Dalot, 21 years old, Manchester United (loan to Milan) (you probably know him but I just live him so much and he’s such a sweet boy)

4. João Mario, 20 years old, FCPorto (this one is like my Pierre Gasly, he has just a pure heart you know)

5. Romario Baro, 20 years old, FCPorto

6. Fabio Silva, 18 years old, Wolverhampton

7. Tomas Esteves, 18 years old, FCPorto (loan to Reading FC)

8. Diogo Costa, 21 years old, FCPorto

That’s it, I am so excited to get your first impression on them ! Tell me if you knew any of them, I think maybe you knew Diogo Dalot if you like Manchester United but I had to put him here🤩

1. He looks short. Like very short, the poor kid and he looks so skinny. Someone feed him!!! Plus he he has scared eyes. Like the people who look shocked even when they are not. Yup, that.

2. Tall, physical. I think he might be a winger. Looks very confident and that jawline. Maaan what a jawline. Could be a model but I think he might be a bit shy, no? Hair is a disaster though. Tsk tsk.

3. I do know him! Not a fan of United, but I've seen him with Milan. Still, don't know too much about him either. He looks like a soft spoken giant. Is he tall? He looks tall? Also sleepy. Them droopy eyes. Someone let the man sleep. Also disaster hair but he has an adorable face to pull it off at least.

4. *Points back* Your honor! I love him! I love that one! He has my entire heart. I do not know who he is, or what he does *football you say?* doesn't matter, I love him!!! He has baby face, and fluffy curls and points at the camera!!!! *screams* why is he so soft!!!!!

5. He's either a striker or a winger? He is very fast probably. And also 10/10 hair. I'm jealous. Glorious hair. Absolutely glorious. We stan that hair!!! I think he is soft spoken and maybe a little shy but he is the kind of person that lights up entirely when they laugh. A baby

6...... He looks traumatized, not gonna lie. You know when people are trying to smile inspite of all the pain and suffering they've been through? Yeah, he looks like he's been through some shit. *puts a blanket over him* my least favorite so far. But hang in there my child! Whatever happened to you, you'll get through it!!!!

7. Is Read FC a high school drama? Cuz that kid looks like a high school main lead teenager who the main girl falls in love with when the wind catches his hair and he looks at her all mysterious like lmao. He plays football, does all kinds of sports, but secretary he likes to write novels and read books. Lol. For real though, football wise. I think he might be a bit clumsy. Have more off days than good days. There is potential there but he doubts himself a lot so he is prone to making mistakes.

8. He is huge!!! Maybe it's the camera angel but he looks big!! Dorkie face. Wouldn't fear him in a dark alley. And 100% sure he gives great hugs. Like just warm hugs all around. Feels like he takes life in strides and has great mental strenght. But he also looks like those type of people that when they cry it's absolutely heartbreaking. Definitely adorable with kids too.

Ok!!! I'm done!!! Went really nice on this one, since I didn't wanna insult your boys.😅😅 Hope I at least got something correct😁

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Martin and Lucas Casillas Pic: Iker Casillas

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André Silva via Instagram 08.03.2017

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João Félix: The Golden Boy or Flop

Well, in light to the main topic of this/my first ever column, I just want to say, thank you for clicking and reading this piece. I hope you enjoy it.

If you don't already know him, you will have definitely have heard about Benfica and Portugal's current gem, João Félix. Hailed by many as the successor to Ronaldo, but how exactly does he match any team's criteria of an ideal player. In fact, what makes him the most wanted youngster in the world of football right now?

About our man

Born on the 10th of November 1999 in Viseu, João Félix is 5ft 9, right footed and he begun his career at a young age signing for FC Porto's academy "Dragon Force" before making a move to Benfica for free, joining their U17 side.  

At 16 years old, he was already establishing himself within Benfica's Youth setup in Seixal, scoring 6 goals in 10 games (as well as an assist) in the UEFA Youth League and 3 goals in 12 appearances in the Ledman Liga Pro (Portugal's Second Division), impressing at the time manager, Hélder Cristóvão and earning him a move to Benfica B the following season. In the 2017/18 season, he got his shot for Benfica B, picking up 17 Ledman Liga Pro appearances with 4 goals and 5 assists, spending most season playing as a Winger and Attacking Midfielder. 

João Félix playing for Benfica B vs Manchester United in the UEFA Youth League.

This season, saw a surprise to many Benfica fans. With a lack of strikers at the disposal of at the time manager Rui Vitória, he turned to Benfica B's talents, scooping up, you guessed it, João Félix. Benfica fans were excited to see what he could bring to the table, especially due to a recent saga between Jonas and Rui Vitória over his contract renewal causing Jonas to "become injured" for a long period of time and a recent signing Facundo Ferreyra who was yet to score a goal.

The Rise

25th of August, 3rd match of the season sees Benfica face Sporting CP in a Lisbon Derby at the Estádio da Luz. Sporting lead with a Nani penalty and with Facundo Ferreyra showing lack of threat and not scoring, comes off with Pizzi, Seferovic and the kid himself, João Félix come off the bench to replace both players respectively. On the 85th minute, the ball is knocked down to the right handside to Rafa, who whips it in first time, and who is there to meet his cross? João Félix. He rises the highest, heading the ball to the back of the net - sending Benfica fans into jubilation and scoring his first ever senior goal with less than 60 minutes of game time under his belt, making him the youngest player to ever score in a Lisbon Derby.

João Félix scoring the equaliser in the Lisbon Derby draw against Sporting. He became the youngest player to do so.

Fans were left begging to see him play more, but were left waiting a month before seeing him play again this time vs Desportivo Aves, where he scored from a sensational first time finish with his weaker left foot. 

But, for manager Rui Vitória, this wasn't enough and insisted on playing Facundo Ferreyra, in fact, it was only on the 5th of December did Benfica fans see Félix in the starting lineup again, this time in the League Cup tie vs Paços de Ferreira, where he started as a right winger and scored a goal, this time with his right foot.

Rui Vitória would only use Félix as an "off the bench" player and didn't see much in him, occasionally bringing him on in some matches on the late stages of the match. Rui Vitória was stubborn, his lack of change and boring ideas and football caused his demise, seeing him sacked after a 2-0 loss vs Portimonense in early January. Many big names were linked to the Benfica job, from José Mourinho to Braga’s Abel Ferreira, but, Chairman, Luís Filipe Vieira turned to caretaker manager and at the time Benfica B manager Bruno Lage, his first test being Rio Ave in the League at home.

Benfica B manager Bruno Lage takes charge of the first team following the sacking of Rui Vitória.

From Bruno Lage's first lineup in charge, we saw 2 changes, a new formation and João Félix in the starting lineup. A refreshing 4-4-2 saw Benfica starting João Félix as a Shadow Striker behind Target Man Seferovic. 

It wasn't a promising start to the game, Benfica were 2-0 down by 20 minutes. 7 minutes later, a Seferovic finish saw Benfica go 2-1 up and 4 minutes later, Seferovic crosses the ball in for João Félix who scores with his right foot. In the second half, on the 64th minute, he went on to score again, this time from a low Zivkovic cross saw another potent right foot finish from the golden boy, Benfica went on to win 4-2 in Bruno Lage's first game in charge of the Eagles.

This was the beginning to his success this season.

My Thoughts and Views on João

Let's cut to the chase, enough of me rambling on about Benfica, their matches and managers.

João's position is a Shadow Striker. At Shadow Striker is where he shines and has been at best, usually alongside a Target Man and partner in crime Haris Seferovic. But the 19 year old is versatile, he can also play as a Winger or Attacking Midfielder. His ability to play with both feet at such ease as well as heading and overall playmaking ability, is what makes him, in my opinion, the best Shadow Striker in the market, especially for his price tag. He is pacey, skilful and shows shades of a Rui Costa/Kaká with a bit of Cruyff in the mix when on the ball. When in front of goal, it is rare that you will see him take many touches before shooting, he has this Striker's drive and Poacher's finishing which is second to none. This goes without saying about his playmaking ability, he is not selfish and looks to assist when he can. This season he has scored a total of 15 in all competitions and assisted 7 goals. (as of 12th of April 2019)

He is not shy of a big game either, scoring and assisting against Sporting again in the Lisbon Derby during a 4-2 win in Alvalade in February and scoring vs Porto at the Estádio do Dragão in March on Benfica's 2-1 win in the Clásico.

Félix celebrating his equaliser over Porto.

When looking at the historial past and well known players seen at Benfica, the term flop tends to be placed on a youngster, Renato Sanches. My fear, is that like Renato Sanches and many other footballers at his young age, he joins a footballing giant, whom and who's fans will be very demanding and causing such young player not to perform to his full potential. Renato Sanches was (and still is) a very promising, showing fantastic ability to boss a midfield with great ease and dominate the opposition as well the ability of being able to score some screamers, but high expectations and extraordinary amounts of pressure has meant that Sanches has not been able to reach his potential just yet. 

He is young, in fact, far too young to move clubs just yet in my opinion, and this might be biased, but he should be given time to develop as a player - or - be loaned back to Benfica to gain experience. It is easy for me, a soon to be 18 year old sit here and tell someone to wait rather than making a move to a dream club like Real Madrid, Barcelona, Manchester United or Liverpool, but at the end of the day, I can't blame him if he does!

National Worries

On the 15th of March, Félix earned his Portugal call-up, but is yet to make an appearance after getting injured in the training ground. What Portugal also have in their hands, is a Rui Vitória clone - by the name of Fernando Santos. Like Vitória, the problem with Fernando Santos is the unwillingness to change and experiment within the 11. Often Santos will play the same players in the same boring formation as he has been for the past 4/5 years, and its frustrating when you have a golden generation on their way, yet he insists on playing Pepe, Rui Fonte, André Silva, Guerreiro to name a few. I will explain Portugal's international worries and problems in a new column in the foreseeable future.

Back to Félix, I see him lining up like he does at Benfica, in a 4-4-2 next to Ronaldo, with Bernardo Silva and Bruno Fernandes on their respective wings, Ruben Neves and William Carvalho in the midfield. Ruben Dias and Ferro at centre backs, Guerreiro (as much as I dislike him) and Cancelo at fullbacks with Rui Patrício in goal. This is of course how I would want us to start, knowing Fernando Santos, Félix will be used as an utility player instead!

The Final say

Last night, we saw the lethal and potent golden boy Benfica have in their hands. Félix scoring his first-of-many hat-trick vs Frankfurt, whilst also grabbing an assist making him the youngest player to do so since Sergio Aguero in 2007. Much to the success João Félix is having, is also down to Bruno Lage who has revolutionised this Benfica side and slotted him in a key "Shadow Striker" role, as well as Benfica's famous Seixal academy who are yet again on the road to produce a world class talent. I personally think that he should stay at Benfica for another season, or, if he decides to join football giant, to be loaned back out to Benfica before making the step up, as well as to gain experience.

An €120m release clause is seen as a bargain in today's market, but will prospective buyers be willing to give him a chance and patience before considering him another flop? Can a 19 year old hold on the urge to move to a footballing giant or will he roll the dice and look to move away? We will have to wait and see.

Thanks again for reading. If you have any questions or suggestions feel free to message me on Twitter: @tiagoalex1904.

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Chelsea Win First Club World Cup Title

Roman Abramovich's men beat Palmeiras 2-1 in Abu Dhabi thanks to a Kai Havertz winner in extra time

Chelsea completed their trophy cabinet under Roman Abramovich's ownership by beating Palmeiras in extra time in the Club World Cup final on Saturday.

Following a cagey first half in Abu Dhabi, Romelu Lukaku broke the deadlock on 55 minutes with a header from a Callum Hudson-Odoi cross.

Nine minutes later, however, the Brazilians won a penalty when Thiago Silva handled while going up for the ball to make a clearance, and Raphael Veiga converted the resulting spot kick.

As neither side could find a winner in the second half, the tie went to extra time where Chelsea were also given a chance to score from 12 yards out.

This came as a result of Luan mimicking Silva by also blocking with his hand, and Kai Havertz made no mistake when he sent Weverton the wrong way as Abramovich clapped in celebration high up in the stands with the score now 2-1.

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and captain Cesar Azpilicueta embraced after winning the Club World Cup. © Darren Walsh/ Chelsea FC via Getty Images © Getty Images / Chelsea FC via Getty Images

After netting the sole goal in the Champions League final against Manchester City in Porto last May, Havertz was once again the hero and Chelsea now boast the final piece of silverware that had eluded them until now.

Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel returned to the dugout after missing the midweek semifinal against Al-Hilal due to Covid. In a tense first half with moments of brilliance but no end product, he had to hook injured midfielder Mason Mount for Christian Pulisic around the half-hour mark.

Just before that, Dudu had Palmeiras' best chance when trying to test Edouard Mendy from distance with a long-range shot. Better passing across the channels and more accurate shooting might have seen the Sao Paulo outfit enjoy success in launching counter attacks, as they soaked up pressure and advanced well while roared on by their passionate fans.

Approaching half time, Champions League holders Chelsea finished the stronger of the two teams with Silva fancying his chances from 30 yards out yet hitting wide. Early in the second half, they finally got it right when Hudson-Odoi knocked over a delightful ball from the left wing for Romelu Lukaku to head home and make it 1-0.

Palmeiras weren't down and out, though, with VAR ruling that Silva handballed when going up to head an incoming cross out of the box which resulted in a penalty.

Taking his time after the whistle had been blown, Raphael Veiga equalized by drilling his effort into the bottom left corner past Mendy to set up a thrilling final half hour.

Romelu Lukaku made it 1-0 for Chelsea in the World Club Cup final against Palmeiras. © Michael Regan - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images © Getty Images / Getty Images

This contained opportunities for each side, with Palmeiras again fancying their chances on the break as Chelsea threaded together slick passing moves that Havertz and Pulisic couldn't grant the finishes they deserved.

With a quarter of an hour to spare, both sides made double substitutions with Tuchel introducing Saul Niguez and Timo Werner at the expense of Hudson-Odoi and Lukaku. But as nobody could find a winner, the tie went to extra time.

It was there that Havertz was the man of the hour, with Luan's misery compounded by being red-carded in the closing minutes, and the German later described the feeling of winning as "amazing".

"After [becoming] champions of Europe, we are now champions of the world. It sounds better," Havertz said to Channel 4 in the UK.

"I was nervous [taking the penalty], I have to be honest. It's a big penalty. It's just crazy. It was good I kept the nerves. I am very happy.

"I was the third penalty taker but I was the only one left on the pitch," Havertz pointed out.

"My teammates gave me trust. I dreamed always as a kid [about] this. This is an amazing feeling for me," the youngster finished.

"It never stops. We want to keep on winning trophies," declared Havertz's compatriot coach Tuchel, as Chelsea uploaded a celebratory post to social media with the caption "We've won it all".

Kai Havertz won the Club World Cup final for Chelsea by scoring an extra time penalty. © Matthew Ashton-AMA / FIFA via Getty Images © Getty Images / Getty Images

"In the end if you score late you need luck to do it but we were relentless and we did not stop trying. We did not give in. We had the lead then lost it but never stopped. It was deserved but [it's] also lucky when you score late," Tuchel went on.

"The penalty does not look nervous [from Havertz] but for sure he was. You can't not be nervous in this situation. We trusted the statistics and I'm happy for him."

Asked how it felt to make history with Chelsea and complete their trophy cabinet, Tuchel said: "I'm a part of it and I'm happy to have the chance. We said before in the dressing room 'what an opportunity'.

"We all dream to have finals like this. There are no regrets. There are still things to win and it never stops," he concluded.

With Chelsea set to face Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final in just over a fortnight, Tuchel has a point. Before then, there is also a Champions League last 16 double date with Lille to negotiate while going all the way again in Europe's premier cup competition for the second successive time would have them back in Abu Dhabi a year from now to try and become world rulers once more.

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