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Fantasy Football: “Salvidotti” team of the week with 84-pointer; “Alheira Mecânica” continues to lead PortuGOAL FF league
Congratulations to Salvador Silva and his “Salvidotti” team who scored the most points in gameweek 6. His 84 points was the highest team score in...
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How Portuguese football pitches cope with heavy rain: drainage, irrigation and pitch maintenance
Heavy rain can change the character of a football match long before the referee considers whether conditions are suitable for play. A pitch that...
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Ten-man Famalicão snatch late equaliser in 1-1 draw versus Sporting
A hard-fought match of few chances had a dramatic twist in the tail in Famalicão tonight. Sporting had taken the lead in the 81st minute through a...
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Benfica 3-1 Gil Vicente: late goals keep Benfica hot on Porto’s heels
With three minutes remaining of the 90, Benfica were drawing 1-1 with Gil Vicente at Estádio da Luz despite dominating possession and a growing...
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Casa Pia 1-4 Porto - Dragons overcome deficit to make it six straight wins
Porto earned a sixth straight win in Liga Portugal, beating Casa Pia 4-1 in Rio Maior. The Dragons fell behind for the first time this season but...
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How Portugal became a factory for world-class football talent
Cristiano Ronaldo is the most famous example. He is not the whole explanation. Portugal has repeatedly moved players from youth football into elite...
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TOP 5 most expensive players in the Primeira Liga, also known as Liga Portugal
The Portuguese league, known as the Primeira Liga or Liga Portugal, has for years been a hotbed for young players and emerging talent. Many of the... -
Fantasy Football: “Teikirize OK” breaks 150-point barrier as “Alheira Mecânica” stays top of the PortuGOAL FF league
Congratulations to Rui Freitas and his “Teikirize OK” team that accumulated an incredible 153 points in gameweek 5. It was the highest team score in...
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Sporting 3-1 Galatasaray: Lions get Champions League campaign off to a positive start
Sporting came from behind to beat Galatasaray 3-1 in Lisbon tonight to begin their 2026/27 Champions League campaign on the right foot. An early own...
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Moreirense 0-4 Benfica - Eagles dominant in Liga Portugal
André Ferreira was busy early on in Moreira de Cónegos, the goalkeeper doing well to deny Gianluca Prestianni and Rafa Silva. Maracás was having a...