The Chaves Herald
Market10 Aug 2026
Chaves say no — this time
The offer from Leiria for João Teixeira was heard out and sent back the same day. First bids are rarely meant to succeed; they are meant to find out how loudly the door closes.
Squad10 Aug 2026
Bruno Rodrigues stays put
“The easiest signature of my career.” Bruno Rodrigues and Chaves agree another 3 years, and the manager can plan around him rather than about him.
Squad10 Aug 2026
Tempers go at Chaves
João Teixeira was at the centre of it, and by the time it was pulled apart there were three or four others involved. Training grounds are small places and long seasons make them smaller.
Squad10 Aug 2026
The manager makes an example of João Valido
“If you cannot run for the shirt, somebody else will wear it.” No name was used and none was needed; every player in that room knew who it was for.
Market10 Aug 2026
Chaves promote Marco Reis from within
The academy exists for exactly this morning. Marco Reis has come through every age group the club runs and has now been handed a senior number, and the people who coached him at twelve will be the proudest in the building.
Market10 Aug 2026
Chaves promote Sergio Goncalves from within
The academy exists for exactly this morning. Sergio Goncalves has come through every age group the club runs and has now been handed a senior number, and the people who coached him at twelve will be the proudest in the building.
In brief
- Market Chaves promote Samuel Reis from within
- Squad João Teixeira knocks on the manager's door