Sergio Conceicao: Last News

Porto’s iconic central defender Pepe is celebrating his 39th birthday on Saturday.While the likes of Juventus’ Matthijs de Ligt and Sevilla’s Jules Kounde are leading a new brand of central defenders, Pepe has been taking ankles and accumulating red cards before they were even knew what ankles or footballs were. The Portuguese ace made his senior professional debut for Portuguese side Maritimo in 2002, when he was only 19-years-old.However, Pepe is defying his age by providing the defensive fortifications for Sergio Conceicao’s Porto side.And while the legendary defender toasts another year and another season of football, Daily Star sport considers the 10 oldest players who are still playing today.While he is yet to make an appearance this season, Moldovan giants Sheriff Tiraspol can always be safe in the knowledge they have plenty of experience on their substitutes’ bench.Moldovan shot-stopper Serghei Pascenco is one of the oldest players in football at a seasonal 39-years-old.While he is yet to make a single appearance for Sheriff, he would have enjoyed his younger comrades’ electric victories against Shakhtar Donetsk and Real Madrid.

Manchester United had scouts in Portugal on Saturday to watch Porto's 2-0 win over Pacos de Ferreira with goalkeeper Diogo Costa on their watchlist, according to reports.

Alfredo Morelos would not be moving to a bigger club if he left Rangers for Porto. The Ibrox talisman gave an interview to Radio Caracol expressing his hope he'll get a move in the near future.During the on-air chat, Morelos admitted he hoped he would get the chance to play in a "better league" as he addressed transfer speculation.

Alfredo Morelos as Rangers hold out a bumper pay day if the striker is to be sold. The Colombian international is currently competing in the Copa America but speculation about his Ibrox future is shifting into overdrive.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has again been accused of pressuring referees ahead of this evening's clash with Manchester United.

straight to your inbox Porto manager Sergio Conceicao has belatedly hit out at Manchester City midfielder Bernardo Silva for his post on social media after the two sides met in the Champions League in October. City beat Porto 3-1 in the first group stage meeting at the Etihad, in a game that saw tempers flare on the touchlines between Conceicao and his staff, and the City bench.

straight to your inboxGood evening, Manchester City fans. Here are your evening headlines for Monday, November 30.Guardiola hits back at claim City pressure refereesPep Guardiola has refuted claims from Porto manager Sergio Conceicao that Manchester City put pressure on officials.

straight to your inbox Pep Guardiola has strongly denied claims from Porto manager Sergio Conceicao that he and his Manchester City staff pressured the officials in their previous Champions League meeting. In a feisty encounter at the Etihad, which saw City record a 3-1 win, tempers flared on the touchline as Porto's noisy backroom staff grew increasingly frustrated with a number of decisions.

Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has denied putting pressure on referees and officials from the touchline.