Episode 5 of 1 PARA 1, powered by Betway, is a special one! We leave the studio and head for the Estádio da Luz to talk to 'maestro' João Mário. In a locker room environment, the Benfica star opens up about what it's like to be a team leader, his relationship with 'mister' Roger Schmidt and the success of Águias academy prodigies. In an informal and fun conversation, João also shares several stories about his successful career and tells us some anecdotes about family matters. Don't miss it!
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00:00 Intro
0:38 Locker room atmosphere
2:50 How João helps younger players
3:53 António Silva and João Neves
6:30 36 goal contributions in the 2022/23 season
7:55 Story of how he started taking penalties at Benfica
8:31 Mental work, how does he prepare?
9:35 Relationship with Roger Schmidt
11:35 Best friends in the Luz locker room
12:35 Portuguese talent and success abroad
13:55 Experience at West Ham
16:17 Success of Rúben Dias, Bernardo Silva, Bruno Fernandes and João Cancelo
17:19 Balancing professional and personal life after becoming a father
18:45 Oldest daughter is already a Benfica fan
19:36 Family and balance off the field
21:30 Family routines and changing diapers
22:44 Best moment at Benfica
22:51 Best advice he's ever received
24:10 Playing in Italy and hat-trick against Inter
26:33 Euro 2016 victory
27:40 Retiring from the national team
28:06 Expectations for Euro 2024
28:37 Cristiano Ronaldo's role in the group
29:36 Locker Room
31:51 End