Portuguese Football in English
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João Palhinha debuts as Benfica beat Estoril 2-1
Benfica made it four wins on the bounce with a 2-1 victory over Estoril Praia at the Estádio da Luz tonight. Much of the talk pre-match was whether...
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Official: João Palhinha signs for Benfica
After weeks of speculation, Benfica have completed the signing of João Palhinha. The Lisbon club paid Bayern Munich €14 million plus a potential €5...
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Palhinha the hero as Spurs escape relegation: “One of the most important days in my career” [video]
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Tottenham Hotspur 1-0 Everton João Palhinha was once again decisive as Tottenham Hotspur beat Everton to secure safety in the Premier League on the...
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Premier League relegation battle: Palhinha saves Spurs, as Nuno and Pereira guide West Ham and Forest to victories in epic survival fight
The final stages of the Premier League season look set to be the most memorable in years. While Arsenal and Manchester City compete in an intense...
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Who should play at the base of midfield for Portugal at World Cup 2026?
Rhythm and steel: Portugal’s midfield anchor problem In the shadow of football’s flamboyant forwards and stoic defenders, lies a most pivotal and...
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“It’s a draw but I feel like we lost” – Spurs hero Palhinha not satisfied by last-gasp equaliser [video]
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João Palhinha scored for the third time this season to earn Tottenham Hotspur a dramatic late point against Vítor Pereira’s Wolverhampton Wanderers...
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Palhinha scores as Spurs beat Man City: “I was more proud of the team” [video]
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João Palinha marked his first Premier League start for Tottenham Hotspur with a goal in their impressive 2-0 victory at Manchester City on Saturday...
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João Palhinha returns to England with Tottenham: “My game belongs in the Premier League”
Portugal international João Palhinha completed his switch from Bayern Munich to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday, signing a loan deal with a view to a...
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Late showing lands Benfica top-spot after Sporting draw
Benfica have moved up to first place in the Primeira Liga table after a late Gilberto winner versus Tondela saw the Eagles take advantage of a...
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Porto stall after wins for rivals Sporting and Benfica
Porto have dropped their first set of points of the season after drawing 1-1 away from home to Marítimo, this Sunday, falling two points behind...
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Matheus Nunes the hero in Sporting’s late smash-and-grab versus rivals Benfica
Sporting 1-0 Benfica Sporting have strengthened their hold of first place with a dramatic 1-0 victory against Benfica in the Lisbon Derby, secured...