ALL POSTS TAGGED "Portugal"
Jurgen Klopp
/ 44 days agoNeither Alonso nor De Zerbi: Liverpool target surprise top name
Jurgen Klopp will be leaving his position as Liverpool manager at the conclusion of the season. It will mark the end of an era that has been almost nine years long. The German shocked everyone last weekend when he broke the news to the media. He explained that he couldn't keep on with the job […]
benfica
/ 64 days agoBenfica rises above all with most profitable academy in world
There are clubs throughout the world that turn a profit with their academy, but none are as profitable as Benfica. The Portuguese club has made a knack for developing players and shipping them out across Europe. Now, that includes some of the best players in the world. Notable exports from the Benfica academy include the […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 93 days agoArsenal to beat EPL rivals to high-rated Portuguese defender
Arsenal are said to be gearing up to recruit Goncalo Inacio, a center-back for Sporting CP, ahead of their Premier League opponents. Since breaking into the first team in 2020, the 22-year-old has solidified his position as a vital cog in Sporting's defensive machine. Thanks to his steady play in the Primeira Liga, he has […]
Cristiano Ronaldo
/ 127 days agoEx-Portugal boss reveals post Qatar radio silence from Ronaldo
The Qatar World Cup proved to be an eventful chapter for Cristiano Ronaldo. Setting a new record by scoring in five different World Cups, Cristiano Ronaldo was subsequently released from Manchester United. Following that, he was omitted from Portugal's pivotal matches in the prestigious international tournament. Various controversies surrounded the Portuguese captain and then-head coach, […]
FC Porto
/ 136 days agoBenzema's successor found: Madrid gear up for January move
While at Real Madrid, Karim Benzema went from being a backup player to a superstar, but his time with the club officially ended this summer due to his move to Al-Ittihad of Saudi Arabia. In the summer of 2009, Real Madrid began a recruiting campaign that would forever alter the course of the club and […]
Al Nassr
/ 161 days agoRonaldo plans on staying with Al-Nassr through 2026 World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo waved off any discussion of his retirement as he plans to keep playing with Al-Nassr and Portugal through the 2026 World Cup. The Portuguese icon sees playing in the 2026 competition as a sendoff to his career. Ronaldo is one of six players to have played in five World Cups. He would, along […]
FIFA
/ 166 days ago2030 World Cup to be held across three continents says FIFA
FIFA unveiled the 2030 FIFA World Cup hosts on Wednesday. Morocco, Portugal and Spain will host the majority of the tournament. However, the world's governing body of the sport also announced that the competition will begin in South America. In a unique decision, the opening three matches of the 2030 World Cup are in Argentina, […]
AS Roma
/ 178 days agoMourinho running out of patience with Renato Sanches
Roma manager Jose Mourinho has publicly voiced his concerns over new summer signing Renato Sanches. The Portugal international has already missed significant time on the pitch this season with a muscular injury. After being unavailable for two Serie A games, Mourinho has since substituted Sanches twice due to the issue. Sanches managed only 45 minutes […]
Euro 2024
/ 189 days agoPortugal scores nine in Euro 2024 Qualifying
Even without Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal had no issue finding the back of the net in Euro 2024 Qualifying against Luxembourg. Against Ronaldo's favorite international opponent, the side's all-time leading scorer missed out due to suspension. If you saw the scoreline from Monday's fixture, one would think Ronaldo played. Instead, three players from Portugal grabbed braces. […]
Bayern Munich
/ 194 days agoBayern to return for Fulham's Palhinha in January
Bayern Munich will return for Fulham midfielder Palhinha during the January transfer market. The Portugal international nearly joined the German giants on deadline day last week in a $59 million deal. However, the Cottagers failed to find a suitable replacement for the star, which nixed the agreement. Although he did not join Bayern on the […]
Leagues: EPL
/ 203 days agoMatheus Nunes halts Wolves training to force Man City move
Manchester City target Matheus Nunes of Wolverhampton Wanderers is pulling out the stops to make his move. The Portuguese has stopped training with Wolves to force the club to sell him over to Pep Guardiola's side. The transfer window closes on Friday night. Therefore, Nunes hopes he has played his last game for Wolves. According […]
Carli Lloyd
/ 230 days agoCarli Lloyd criticizes USWNT for celebrating after draw
The United States women's national team qualified for the round of 16 at the 2023 Women's World Cup early Tuesday morning. However, the Americans finished second in Group E after drawing against Portugal 0-0. Despite being the top-ranked team in the tournament, the USWNT has only narrowly advanced to the knockout round. The Americans have […]
Portugal
/ 231 days agoUSWNT vs Portugal preview: Knockout stage spot up for grabs
If the previous two games provide any preview of the USWNT, the final group stage game against Portugal is no guarantee. Even worse, the USWNT must force at least a draw to punch a ticket to the knockout stages. With the final group game against Portugal rapidly approaching, many feel that the USWNT has not […]
AC Milan
/ 290 days agoRafael Leao new Milan contract has $188 million release clause
AC Milan has confirmed that Rafael Leao has signed a new contract extension to remain with the club. The news is particularly important considering that the 23-year-old star's previous deal was set to expire in 2024. However, the Italian side has now tied down their key player until the summer of 2028. Along with the […]
FIFA World Cup
/ 369 days agoMorocco announces bid to co-host 2030 World Cup
Morocco has decided to partner with Portugal and Spain in a bid to host the 2030 World Cup. The decision was revealed by King Mohammed VI at a meeting of the Confederation of African Football (CAF). Along with announcing the bid, the Moroccan king also received the Outstanding Achievement Award by CAF president Dr. Patrice […]