Portuguese Football in English
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News, views and information concerning domestic football in Portugal and Portuguese clubs competing in Europe.
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The Impact of gambling revenue on Portuguese soccer development
Having produced the likes of Luis Figo, Eusebio, and Christiano Ronaldo, Portugal is undoubtedly a soccer-rich nation. Besides the individual...
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Portuguese football derbies to follow this spring
Portugal’s Big 3 football teams – Porto, Benfica and Sporting – have been rivals for the ages. Their matches against each other are not just games;...
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Sporting CP surrender top spot after a 3-3 draw against Rio Ave
Rio Ave earned a 3-3 draw against Sporting Clube de Portugal in an exciting Primeira Liga clash at Estádio dos Arcos. The hosts took the lead in the...
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Porto drop points in Barcelos as Benfica consolidate top spot
Porto’s heroics against Arsenal in midweek were soon forgotten as the Dragons dropped points for the third time in four Liga games at Gil Vicente...
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Lisbon duo into Europa League last 16 after draws: Atalanta and Rangers await
Benfica 0-0 Toulouse; Sporting 1-1 Young Boys First-leg wins proved decisive as Benfica and Sporting both negotiated the second leg of their playoff...
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Braga’s Europa League campaign ends despite a 3-2 extra time win against Qarabag
Braga have been eliminated from the Europa League after a thrilling 3-2 extra time win against Qarabag. Down 4-2 after the first leg, the Warriors...
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Late Galeno strike sees Porto beat Arsenal 1-0 in the Champions League
Porto have the advantage in the Champions League Round of 16 after beating Arsenal 1-0 at Estádio do Dragão. The Gunners asserted their authority on...
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Early goals see Sporting ease past Moreirense to go back top
Moreirense 0-2 Sporting A strong first-half display and a near perfect defensive performance resulted in a 2-0 victory for Sporting at high-flying...
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Benfica crush Vizela 6-1 to consolidate top spot and pile pressure on Sporting
Roger Schmidt broke with tradititon by heavily rotating his team for the home match against Vizela this afternoon and was rewarded in spectacular...
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Porto back on winning terms following home fixture versus Estrela
FC Porto 2-0 Estrela Amadora FC Porto have returned to winning ways after defeating Estrela da Amadora 2-0 at the Estádio do Dragão, this Saturday,...