Portuguese Football in English
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Sebastian Clemmensen: what Rio Ave are getting from IFK Göteborg
From an FCK rejection to Vila do Conde — a detailed analysis of the Togo U23 international Rio Ave signed from IFK Göteborg Sebastian Senna Hounou...
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Porto beat Rio Ave 2-0 thanks to goals from Nehuén Pérez and Borja Sainz
Porto proved why they are the favourites to defend their Liga Portugal title after a comfortable 2-0 victory against Rio Ave in Vila do Conde. It...
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Stadiums gone and missed: Rio Ave’s Campo da Avenida
There were moments when it seemed the earth shook. Times when Vila do Conde was more akin to a rebellious village preparing to halt every invader...
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A sea change in Portuguese football as mid-level clubs cash in like never before
Casa Pia, Alverca, Estrela and Gil Vicente collect record transfer fees, Famalicão and Rio Ave also make hay Throughout Portuguese football history...
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1984 Portuguese Cup final revisited: the bearded men against the Dragon
Round Six of the Liga Portugal kicks off on Friday in Vila do Conde as Rio Ave welcome early leaders FC Porto to the Estádio dos Arcos. Football...
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From Peristeri to Vila do Conde: Athanasiou and Rio Ave’s new Greek era
Guided by a coach with European triumphs in both the Youth League and the Conference League, the wing-back finds himself in a unique position to...
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PortuGOAL Figure of the Week: Rio Ave goal-machine Clayton gunning for more
New season, same Clayton! After a sensational 18-goal season in 37 games for Rio Ave last term, Brazilian forward Clayton has picked up right where...
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Porto overpower Rio Ave in routine 2-0 victory
FC Porto have joined Sporting at the top of the Primeira Liga table after defeating Rio Ave 2-0 at the Estádio do Dragão, this Saturday evening. The...
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Late penalty earns Rio Ave a 1-1 draw against Benfica
Rio Ave justified their reputation as stalemate specialists, a late penalty securing a 1-1 draw against Benfica in the final game of the season at...
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Stalemate specialists on form as Rio Ave draw 1-1 against Arouca
Stalemate specialists Rio Ave lived up to their reputation after an entertaining 1-1 draw against Arouca at Estádio dos Arcos. The visitors got on...
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Trailing Porto outdone by fine margins in third draw of the Primeira Liga season
FC Porto 0-0 Rio Ave FC Porto have slipped up once more in the race for the Primeira Liga title after seeing two goals disallowed for offside...
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Goal-filled evening sees Benfica put four past struggling Rio Ave
Benfica are back within a point of Primeira Liga leaders Sporting after defeating ten-man Rio Ave 4-1 at the Estádio da Luz, this Sunday evening....
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Marcano on rescue duty again as Porto secure late victory away to Rio Ave
Rio Ave 1-2 FC Porto FC Porto have made it three wins from three Primeira Liga games after completing a late turnaround versus Rio Ave away from...
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Long Ball Futebol Weekender podcast! A football trip around northern Portugal
It’s the return of the annual Long Ball Futebol Weekender. Join us once again for a journey through the north of Portugal for a long weekend of...
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Benfica lead the way in an all-winning Saturday for the 'Big Three'
Benfica have held onto top spot after defeating Rio Ave 4-2 at home and making it eight wins from nine in a ferocious start to the season. The...
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Marítimo crisis deepens versus Santa Clara as Portimonense proceed to fire on all cylinders
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Santa Clara relegate Farense to secure European football on final day, with Rio Ave in play-off limbo
Big Three close out season with convincing wins Santa Clara have guaranteed European football for the first time in their history after qualifying...
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Pitiless Porto secure Champions League football and heighten Rio Ave relegation fears
FC Porto have sealed a second-placed finish in the Primeira Liga, granting themselves automatic qualification to the UEFA Champions League and...
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Sporting four points away from the title after securing Champions League football with Rio Ave win
Rio Ave 0-2 Sporting Sporting have taken themselves one step closer to winning the Primeira Liga title after qualifying for next season’s edition of...
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Benfica title hopes shut down after Sporting recapture winning form and Porto pass Nacional test