Late penalty earns Rio Ave a 1-1 draw against Benfica
05/17/2024

Rio Ave justified their reputation as stalemate specialists, a late penalty securing a 1-1 draw against Benfica in the final game of the season at Estádio dos Arcos.Casper Tengstedt saw an early chance saved by debutant Cezary Miszta, but the Eagles stayed on the front foot and took the lead in the

Primeira Liga Jornada 34 preview: Titanic battle for third place and three-way fight to escape relegation
05/17/2024

It’s hard to believe, but after 33 rounds of Primeira Liga football the end of the season is finally upon us.The last few weeks have seen a lot decided – the league title going to Sporting, Vizela and Chaves relegated – but there is still a lot to play for going into the last day of the season for c

The incredible story of Béla Guttmann and his curse on Benfica
05/16/2024

Benfica is an undisputed Portuguese giant who have proved their historical superiority in the domestic league by lifting the title 38 times; more times than any of the other distinguished names in the “Big Three”, FC Porto (30), and Sporting CP (20). Besides that, their youth academy is highly regar

“I told Fernando Santos, don’t worry I’ll score!” – Portugal’s Euro 2016 hero Eder on iconic goal, Cristiano Ronaldo’s legacy and advice from Sérgio Conceição
05/15/2024

As Portugal edge nearer to this summer’s attempt to reclaim the European Championships, the man who scored the most important goal in Seleção history has been speaking about his big moment.Eder gave an interview to Pedro Pinto’s 1 Para 1 Podcast, during which the former striker recounted his experie

Bruno Fernandes linked with Bayern Munich amid United uncertainty
05/15/2024

Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes has become the subject of growing speculation, with German giants Bayern Munich this week credited with an interest in the midfielder.Fernandes, who is a popular figure at Old Trafford despite United’s struggles, saw his future thrown into doubt after a rece

Mehdi Taremi and Rafa Silva sign off on a high - a retrospective of Benfica and Porto heroes
05/13/2024

“Until the end of my life I will support FC Porto. From now on I’m another Super Dragão.” That was how an emotional Porto striker Mehdi Taremi reacted moments after scoring the stoppage-time winner in his final game for the Blue and Whites at the Estádio do Dragão on Sunday night.Earlier in the even

Promotion joy in the Azores and in Madeira
05/13/2024

Santa Clara and Nacional up, Marítimo still fightingThe Primeira Liga was without any island clubs for the first time in 39 years in 2023/24, but the situation has been rectified in double quick time.In the penultimate round of matches in the Segunda Liga this Sunday, Azorean outfit Santa Clara won

Rafael Leão smiling again with starring cameo in Milan victory [video]
05/12/2024

It was a turbulent week for Portuguese forward Rafael Leão in Italy with AC Milan, beginning with the wrath of his own supporters and ending with a devastating cameo on Saturday.Leão was whistled by sections of the Milan fanbase upon being substituted against Genoa last weekend, after which he heade

Leixões secure another season in the Segunda Liga after a 0-0 draw against AVS
05/12/2024

Leixões’ long and relegation threatened season came to a satisfactory conclusion at Estádio do Mar where they earned a hard fought 0-0 draw against AVS.The Segunda Liga’s weakest attack put the ball in the net in the 26th minute, Simãozinho’s strike ruled out after João Marcos was found to be four c

Ricardo Sá Pinto wins Cypriot title with APOEL
05/12/2024

Portuguese coach Ricardo Sá Pinto has become national champion for the first time as a manager after guiding APOEL FC to the title in Cyprus.APOEL ended a five-year wait to regain their crown, in what was a typically turbulent year for ex-Portugal international Sá Pinto, who was banned for four mont