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Champions League reality check for Porto after a 2-0 home defeat to Manchester City
Porto’s UEFA Champions League campaign began with a 2-0 loss to Manchester City at Estádio do Dragão. City’s class was evident for all to see and...
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The football fan’s playbook to understanding bonus features – set pieces, penalties and extra time
These days, football is also a game of set-pieces, penalties and extra time: the so-called ‘bonus elements’ that set the champions apart from the...
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Santiago Giménez games in 2026/27 may decide what Porto really bought
Portuguese football was offered one of its most dramatic stories at the very end of the window period, as FC Porto strengthened its attacking line...
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Porto predicted line-up against Manchester City (08/09/2026) and latest betting odds
FC Porto kick off their 2026/27 Champions League campaign tomorrow at Estádio do Dragão against Manchester City. But they will do so without star...
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Diogo Costa is the best Portuguese goalkeeper of all time
Gil Nunes is a football commentator based in Gaia, Portugal. He is a resident commentator of “O Jogo” Sunday edition. Gil is also a well-known voice...
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Luis Suárez stars as Sporting beat Nacional da Madeira 2-0 in Lisbon
Sporting turned in a solid performance in a routine 2-0 home victory over Nacional at Alvalade tonight. Luis Suárez was the star of the show with a...
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Leandro Barreiro bags a brace as Benfica beat Marítimo 3-0 in Madeira
Benfica made it five straight wins in all competitions after a comfortable 3-0 victory over Marítimo in Funchal. The opening goal came in the 7th...
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Porto 2-1 Moreirense - Dragons overcome early deficit to stay top in Liga Portugal
Porto conceded their first goal in six games this season but eventually overpowered Moreirense at Estádio do Dragão. Francesco Farioli’s side wasted...
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PortuGOAL Figure of the Week: stop and watch Francisco Domingues’ rabona wondergoal
No elaborate introduction is needed for the Gameweek Four PortuGOAL Figure of the Week. Casa Pia were defeated by Moreirense via a special...
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Good news for Portuguese football tourists and groundhoppers as match schedules defined until the end of November
A common complaint among groundhoppers attempting to plan a trip to take in Portuguese stadiums is the tardy announcement of the Primeira Liga match...