[Sport]Pauleta "It is time for players who make a difference, like João Félix"

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Pedro Pauleta, director of the lower teams of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) and former player of the UD Salamanca, Deportivo de La Coruña or PSG, assures that the Final Phase of the Champions League in Lisbon will be "the time for players who they make the difference, like João Félix ", whom he knows very well. During an interview with EFE, he confesses that he would like this edition to be won by Paris Saint Germain, where his career ended, although he does not forget that there are footballers like his compatriots Cristiano Ronaldo and Bernaldo Silva or Messi and Neymar "who can make a difference."

 

Paleta, from his position as federative director, is clear that Lisbon meets all the conditions to successfully celebrate the Final Phase of the Champions League from August 12 to 23 And he believes that both the Portuguese and those who visit the Portuguese capital these days will be safe. Sanitary measures and Joao Félix Question: Some 15,000 fans from different clubs are expected.

 

 

Answer: It worries us a little. If more people come, the better, but the risk is higher. The authorities are aware of this and they know how to best control this situation and they know the importance of this competition for our country. But the most important thing is the safety of all the people who are in Portugal and those who visit us.

 

Q: Each club will be in a bubble.

 

A: The eight training centers of each club are in the vicinity of Lisbon, within a radius of about 30-40 kilometers. All the teams are going to be very well installed, not only in the centers, but also in the hotels in Lisbon.

 

Q: Precisely, Atlético de Madrid will be in Seixal, Benfica's training center. João Félix returns to his origins.

 

A: João are lucky to return where he did his training and for him it will be very important. João Félix I know very well, he was with us in the lower teams and in the sub-21. He is clearly a player who makes a difference for his age, quality and personality. It still has potential to grow.

 

Q: Is it João Félix's time?

 

A: I think this Champions League is different. The eight clubs will think that it can be an opportunity, since a match can happen. And all the clubs and players see it as an opportunity. It's time for the players who make the difference.