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Roma 3-2 Porto - Dybala magic sends the Dragons out of the UEFA Europa League
Porto’s UEFA Europa League ambitions ended in the knockout round play-offs after a 3-2 defeat against Roma at Stadio Olimpico. The Dragons took a...
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Benfica’s triumph over Monaco sparks post-match controversy
Benfica coach Bruno Lage had sharp words for Monaco’s Adi Hutter after his side secured a spot in the Champions League last 16, eliminating Monaco...
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Borussia Dortmund 0-0 Sporting CP - Lions limp out of the UEFA Champions League
Sporting Clube de Portugal’s UEFA Champions League campaign came to a close in the knockout round play-offs after a 0-0 draw against Borussia...
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Benfica through to Champions League last 16 after heart-stopping 3-3 draw against Monaco
Benfica 3-3 Monaco (aggregate: 4-3) It was another manic European game at the Estádio da Luz tonight. Benfica came into the Champions League playoff...
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Liga II roundup: Penafiel falter as Alverca’s red-hot form continues
After an amazing start, Penafiel are now in freefall. At the other end of the table, Oliveirense and FC Porto B are catching up having reversed...
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How external factors shape a player’s mental state and confidence
Athletes constantly face external pressures that influence their mental state, confidence, and overall performance levels. High expectations, media...
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Porto withstand late pressure to beat Farense 1-0 at the Estádio do Algarve
On a weekend dominated by the death of former FC Porto president Pinto da Costa, Martín Anselmi got his first victory in the Primeira Liga at the...
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Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa (1937-2025) – an obituary
It is the end of an era. At least that was the commonly shared notion when, on 5 January 2014 Eusébio da Silva Ferreira passed away. The same can be...
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Sporting held by Arouca at Alvalade as Benfica pass Santa Clara test in the Azores
A manic game in Lisbon tonight ended Sporting 2-2 Arouca. The visitors took the lead thanks to a comical own goal by Sporting goalkeeper Rui Silva....
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Santa Clara CD vs SL Benfica: Preview, Odds, Form Guide and Players to Watch (15 February)
Santa Clara CD will be looking for their first-ever home win against SL Benfica when they welcome the Lisbon giants to the Estadio de São Miguel...