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News, views and information concerning domestic football in Portugal and Portuguese clubs competing in Europe.
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Portuguese starlet João Simões living his dream at Sporting CP
From the long bus journeys between the Algarve and Lisbon to the dream realised at the José Alvalade stadium, João Simões is now one of the faces of...
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Highest ever Primeira Liga points totals as Porto’s relentless march continues
FC Porto’s relentless march to a first Primeira Liga title in four years continued on January 18th as the Dragons duly swept aside Vitória de...
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Sporting beat European champions PSG 2-1 at Alvalade
European champions Paris Saint-Germain came to Lisbon, bossed most of the game, only for a disciplined and spirited Sporting to flip the script and...
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Can Benfica secure a play-off spot in the Champions League? Assessing José Mourinho’s Key Decisions
January has a habit of defining seasons at Benfica, and rarely more so than now. It was in this month in 2014 that Jorge Jesus steadied a wobbling...
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The ‘Dark Arts’ of the Primeira Liga: Why Card Betting is Portugal’s Hidden Goldmine
If you are betting on the Primeira Liga in 2026 solely by picking Match Winners, you are likely fighting a losing battle. With FC Porto currently...
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Why matchday rituals extend beyond the stadium
Match day does not start at kickoff. Fans feel it hours before the ball moves. At times, it starts days ahead of play. Friends plan a dawn meal and... -
The resurgence of Club Sport Marítimo
Club Sport Marítimo are not your typical club within the Portuguese football pyramid. The ‘Lions of the Almirante Reis’ are one of few to break the...
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Football Clubs in Portugal
Football has always been and will always be a major part of Portugal’s sporting culture. Portuguese football clubs play a huge part in European...
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Should Portugal’s top clubs give their youngsters more game-time?
Nuno Mendes. Vitinha. Rubén Dias. João Neves. Gonçalo Ramos. Cristiano Ronaldo. What do all of these players have in common? They all went from...
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Rio Ave vs Benfica: Key Factors That Could Decide the Match
The upcoming match on January 17, 2026, at the Estádio do Rio Ave promises to be a stern test for the home side. Benfica arrives in Vila do Conde as...