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UEFA Euro 2024
/ 534 days agoPortugal survives Czechia scare with stoppage-time winner
To close out the first matchday of Euro 2024, Czechia almost pulled off another stunning upset over Portugal. With half an hour to play, Czechia had a one-goal lead, despite Portugal dominating the control of the ball and coming close on several occasions. Yet, it was the Portuguese to score two late goals, including one […]

UEFA Euro 2024
/ 535 days agoMatchday one of Euro 2024 concludes with two Tuesday games
Euro 2024 has been full of action, with goals, controversy, upsets, and disappointment alike, and it is only matchday one. All of those emotions were fully shown on Monday as six teams took the field in Germany. Monday's first game brought a shocking 3-0 Romania victory over Ukraine. It's their second Euros victory in national […]

UEFA Euro 2024
/ 537 days agoEuro 2024 is last gasp for Portugal to repeat 2016 triumph
Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal's star player, is writhing on the ground, gripping his left knee. A French crowd of 76,000 looks stunned as he limps off the field, returns with his knee wrapped, but signals for a sub. Ronaldo, arguably the best soccer player of all time, will have to leave the biggest game of his […]

News
/ 554 days agoDi Maria plans journey to join Messi in MLS with one stop on way
Angel Di Maria is at the center of many fascinating rumors surrounding the summer transfer window's flurry of big soccer deals. His current deal with Benfica is set to expire in June, so everyone is wondering where he will play next. Thus, Inter Miami has emerged as a potential strong candidate; he may join up […]

Euro 2024
/ 562 days agoRonaldo makes sixth European Championship squad for Portugal
After weeks of suspense, Portugal manager Roberto Martinez announced the Portugal squad for the upcoming European Championship. They enter the Germany-hosted tournament looking for their first trophy since 2019 and first European Championship since 2016. At the 2022 World Cup, Portugal bounced out early. Roberto Martinez has seen success since then. Under the ex-Belgium gaffer, […]

News
/ 585 days agoRare: Porto boss to exit after signing new deal with ex-president
Andre Villas-Boas has ended Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa's 42-year rule as president of Porto with a resounding win. This has been a long-held goal for the ardent Dragões supporter. He left his managerial position in 2022 to devote himself fully to his presidential campaign. Villas-Boas, who had a short and difficult time as Chelsea […]

News
/ 590 days agoCasablanca leads race to host 2030 World Cup opening game
The 2030 World Cup will be the first to take place on multiple continents, but Casablanca in Morocco will hold the honor of the first game. A new report out of the African nation says Casablanca will beat out cities in both Spain and Portugal for that responsibility. It will be Morocco's first time hosting […]

News
/ 603 days agoShocking comeback to Portugal on horizon for Jose Mourinho
A sensational comeback to Portugal for Jose Mourinho is in the works. Correio da Manha states Benfica president Rui Costa has his sights set on the former Porto coach. During the summer, Rui Costa plans to persuade Mourinho that he has the ideal assignment for him. Jorge Mendes, the coach’s representative, has already begun negotiations […]

Jurgen Klopp
/ 670 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
/ 690 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
/ 719 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
/ 753 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
/ 762 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
/ 787 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
/ 792 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, […]