Most Portuguese footballers dream of playing in top-tier clubs dotted around Europe, with particular emphasis on attaining glory in a high-profile domestic league or the UEFA Champions League. However, given Europe’s competitiveness, or the specific phase of a player’s career, some stars may jet-set beyond the continent to find a meaningful position on a roster.
Historically, the MLS has not been deemed an important league for those who like to keep an eye on local transfer rumours. However, the joint North American venture between the US and Canada has made major strides in recent years and will expand from 27 teams to 30 in the next two years. Slowly but surely, the ‘retirement league’, as it’s known in Europe, is maturing into a competitive association.
Olympiacos won the Greek Super League for the second season running this weekend, demonstrating their dominance by clinching the title with seven games left to play.
Parma 1-3 AC Milan
Portuguese youngster Tiago Dantas made his full Bundesliga debut for Bayern Munich on Saturday, starting for the first time in the German league as the champions were held to a 1-1 draw by Union Berlin.
Bruno penalty in United victory