Hugo Viana: Last News

West Ham supremo Karen Brady has sensationally called time on grizzly Porto and Portugal centre back Pepe’s career.Pepe, no stranger to controversy, was red carded in the midst of a 40-man brawl after Porto’s gripping 2-2 draw with title rivals Sporting.He received his marching orders after an altercation with former Newcastle man Hugo Viana.But reports from Portuguese newspaper A Bola allege that the 38-year-old then aimed a kick at a Sporting director, which could lead to a ban of up to two years.Brady, writing in The Sun, said: “There must have been 50 men involved and eventually four players received red cards (another was sent off earlier). One of them was Pepe, gesticulating, accusing and threatening.“He hasn’t much of a football career left.

Arsenal are already planning ahead for their summer business.It’s understood that the Gunners are close to close to agreeing a deal for Sporting Lisbon striker Tiago Tomas at a cut-price, with transfer talks well underway.The 18-year-old forward has featured in all 18 of Sporting’s league matches this campaign, with the club sat eight points clear at the top of the table and boasting an unbeaten record.Tomas left a lasting impression on Edu and manager Mikel Arteta when the pair watched Sporting’s victory over rivals Benfica earlier this month, prompting the Gunners to act. Technical director Edu has already entered talks with Sporting’s director of football Hugo Viana to discuss a move, SunSport has revealed.

Former Celtic target Andraz Sporar admits he was never really close to signing for the Hoops because he had his heart set on Sporting Lisbon.