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News
/ 206 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
/ 211 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
/ 224 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
/ 291 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
/ 311 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
/ 340 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
/ 374 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
/ 383 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
/ 408 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
/ 413 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
/ 425 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
/ 436 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
/ 441 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
/ 450 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
/ 477 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 […]