“I know which problems we must solve” – Fernando Santos reflects on unconvincing start with Poland
The recent international break saw Fernando Santos begin his tenure as manager of the Polish National Team in the European Championship qualifiers.
Poland contest Group E of qualification, in what is considered a routine passage to Euro 2024. However, an opening matchday defeat to Czech Republic followed by a forgettable 1-0 home win over Albania has made for a modest start for the Portuguese in his new role.
As another international break ends, PortuGOAL has a new weekly feature courtesy of Albert and Barney from the 
Jorge Jesus has offered further indication that he could leave Fenerbahçe when his contract expires at the end of the season, with a return to Brazilian football suggested as the most likely destination for the veteran Portuguese boss.
In episode 78 of the Seleção Podcast, host Danny Pinto is joined by Matthew Marshall of PortuGOAL.net, who was in attendance for both of Roberto Martínez’s first two matches as Portugal manager.
Portugal cruised to a 6-0 victory in Luxembourg to make it two convincing wins in the 2024 European Championship qualifiers.
Roberto Martínez got off to a winning start as Portugal manager, his new side comfortably beating Liechtenstein 4-0 at Estádio José Alvalade.
On this week’s Long Ball Futebol Podcast, Albert and Barney discuss an entertaining draw between Porto and Braga, which only seems to benefit Benfica, who go 10 points clear at the top of the table. Surely this puts the nail in the coffin of the title race, but who will finish second in that coveted Champions League spot?
Primeira Liga football pauses for the international break after what could prove a pivotal 25th round of action. League leaders Benfica tightened their already vice-like grip on the title race, thrashing Vitória Guimarães to take advantage of championship rivals Braga and Porto sharing the spoils with one another.
The upcoming Campeonato Brasileiro 2023 is currently scheduled to have an astonishing eight Portuguese managers in place, after Pepa was confirmed as new boss of Cruzeiro.
Borussia Dortmund lead Bayern Munich at the top of the Bundesliga table heading into the international break, with Portugal international Raphaël Guerreiro currently one of the in-form players as German football looks set for an enthralling title race.
Braga and Porto drew 0-0 at the Quarry in a game containing few chances.
In Episode 77 of the Seleção Podcast, host Danny Pinto is joined by PortuGOAL.net’s Tom Kundert to review Roberto Martínez’s first call-ups as Portugal’s head coach. Up for discussion is the reaction to Martínez’s hiring, which players may thrive in this new era, and how Martínez will ultimately be judged as Portugal manager (hint: it won't be during Euro 2024 qualifying unless results are truly disastrous).
A ninth successive victory in the Primeira Liga saw Benfica take another step towards winning the Portuguese title for the first time in four years.
It’s the return of the annual Long Ball Futebol Weekender.
José Mourinho’s Roma now know their path to this season’s Europa League final, where they will seek to follow up their UEFA Conference League triumph from last year.
New Seleção coach Roberto Martínez announced his first squad at the Cidade do Futebol this afternoon for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Luxembourg.
Arsenal 1-1 Sporting (agg. 3-3, Sporting win 5-3 on penalties)
Porto’s UEFA Champions League campaign is over after a 0-0 draw against Inter Milan in the Round of 16 second leg.
With only ten rounds of matches of the season remaining there is a feeling the real Liga Bwin run-in is firmly underway. Benfica continued their status as favourites to lift the crown, overcoming Marítimo to stay clear of nearest challengers Porto.
Two of Portugal’s best-known full-backs stole the show this weekend in the Portuguese Abroad section, with João Cancelo and Raphaël Guerreiro both scoring and assisting in the German Bundesliga for Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund respectively.
There is a growing sense that something special could happen this season, as Benfica marched into the quarter-finals of the UEFA Champions League, keen to confront whatever challenges this last eight stage of the competition may bring.
Famalicão defeated Casa Pia 1-0 in a classic game of two halves at Estádio Municipal 22 de Junho.
Now there’s the million-dollar question. As the 2022/23 edition of the Champions League draws to its closing stages, several Portuguese footballers playing for some of the biggest European clubs still hold out hope of taking the trophy home.
Sporting picked up a fourth consecutive win in league play with a fluid display full of verve and attacking intent to overwhelm Boavista in Lisbon tonight.
Benfica have moved back to an eight-point advantage from second-placed FC Porto after defeating relegation-threatened Marítimo 3-0 away from home this Sunday.
Rio Ave climbed into the top half of the Primeira Liga after an entertaining 2-1 win against Gil Vicente at Estádio dos Arcos.
Braga made it back to back wins in the Primeira Liga after a comfortable 4-0 victory in Vizela.
Porto overcame a spiritied Estoril side at Estádio do Dragão, winning 3-2 in a matcg where they took the lead on three occasions.
Bayern Munich manager Julian Nagelsmann has offered an interesting insight on his approach to building a relationship with João Cancelo, after the Portugal star lost his place with the German team.
An entertaining night’s action in Lisbon tonight saw Sporting and Arsenal share four goals in a back-and-forth encounter.
