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Pavlidis hits hat-trick as Benfica thrash Casa Pia 7-0
Benfica hit top gear in Rio Maior tonight, scoring seven goals without reply against Casa Pia in what will surely be one of the most one-sided games...
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Why football fans are finding new ways to experience live action between matches
I’ve been following Portuguese football for about 7 years now. The worst part isn’t when your team loses. It’s those international breaks from...
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Casa Pia v Benfica expected lineups
Casa Pia v Benfica, Liga Portugal, 17 August 2026, kick-off at 8.15pm local time, at Estádio Municipal do Rio Maior Casa Pia: André Gomes, André...
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Portugal’s most exciting young talent Rodrigo Mora can’t get a game and is on his way out at Porto – how come?
Rodrigo Mora made an explosive start to his senior career when he burst onto the scene two seasons ago. In the midst of a disastrous season for FC...
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Braga v Gil Vicente called off after bout of Bulgarian food-poisoning
This evening’s match between Braga and Gil Vicente has been postponed after a gastrointestinal infection devastated Braga’s squad. The Warriors only...
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Chaos in the Campeonato de Portugal - 1º de Dezembro and Sacavenense situation finally resolved by the FPF
There was a curious omission when the Campeonato de Portugal Série 4 fixtures were announced in late July. Imortal Desportivo Clube’s opponents on...
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Porto beat Rio Ave 2-0 thanks to goals from Nehuén Pérez and Borja Sainz
Porto proved why they are the favourites to defend their Liga Portugal title after a comfortable 2-0 victory against Rio Ave in Vila do Conde. It...
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Sporting 3-2 Vitória: Lions survive late comeback to clock up first win of the season
Last week Sporting threw away a two-goal lead and they threatened to go one worse in Lisbon tonight. Winning 3-0 at the break and seemingly cruising...
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Beyond the scoreline: How live betting changes during a football match
The start of the 2026/27 Portuguese and European football season creates fresh excitement for supporters analysing new squads, tactics and title...
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Hearts 1-1 Benfica: Eagles book their place in Europa League playoff
Benfica drew 1-1 in Edinburgh tonight to complete a 7-2 aggregate victory over Hearts. The victory sets up a playoff against Danish outfit Aarhus...