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Francisco Trincão: “I’m looking forward to playing with Messi”
The enforced football stoppage for barely a fortnight owing to the Coronavirus pandemic already has fans longing for the return to normality and...
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Covid-19 around the world – PortuGOAL writers’ experiences
The PortuGOAL team would like to express solidarity with our audience at this extraordinarily difficult time. We send our best wishes as regards...
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Exclusive interview: Amir Abedzadeh, the Iranian goalkeeper who fell in love with Madeira
Amir Abedzadeh has had quite a football journey. Still only 26 years old, the Marítimo goalkeeper’s insistence on “chasing my dream” saw him try his...
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PortuGOAL Figure of the Week: Braga’s Barça-bound Trincão shines in victory over Portimonense
Only ten rounds remain of Liga NOS 19/20 following the latest action that saw Benfica and Porto stumble, keeping the title race extremely close to...
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Complacency seeps into Porto and Benfica prior to debut win for Amorim's Sporting
FC Porto missed the chance to go three points clear at the top of the table after following up Benfica’s draw versus Vitória de Setúbal with a share...
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Sporting: The all-in on Amorim
For the last 18 months, Sporting have felt little else other than turbulence and subsequent disenchantment as a result of the goings-on at the club....
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Sporting complete swoop for Rúben Amorim; Custódio named new Braga boss
Sporting will have its fourth head coach of 2019/20 in the dugout at Alvalade on Sunday for the match against Aves after completing the appointment...
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PortuGOAL Figure of the Week: Paços de Ferreira’s Pepa guides his team towards Liga NOS safety
Another dramatic week of Primeira Liga action saw the leadership change hands courtesy of Benfica’s draw with Moreirense allowing Porto to overtake...
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FC Porto leapfrog Benfica in the title race before Sporting disappoint once more
FC Porto have assumed command of the Primeira Liga after a 1-1 home draw for Benfica versus Moreirense enabled the Dragons to go a point clear at...
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Rio Ave well placed for another shot at the Europa League
Rio Ave drew 0-0 against Belenenses SAD at the Estádio do Rio Ave despite dominating the match and seeing a late goal ruled out for offside. The...