Portuguese Football in English
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The re-emergence of the nomadic, phenomenally talented Manuel Fernandes
Manuel Fernandes’ name is up in lights once again. The former Benfica, Everton, Portsmouth, Valencia and Besiktas man is producing the calibre of...
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Cristiano Ronaldo: From Player to Brand
Cristiano Ronaldo shot to fame in 2003 when he signed for Manchester United aged 18. During his first season, United won the FA cup before going on...
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Spain’s La Liga boosts Portugal’s chances in World Cup showdown
Chance has once again brought Portugal together with their Iberian neighbours in a major tournament, as they open World Cup 2018 against Spain, in...
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Carlos Carvalhal’s legacy at Sheffield Wednesday: the inside view
Carlos Carvalhal and Sheffield Wednesday parted ways on Christmas Eve. The likeable 52-year-old formed a strong bond with the local fans and earned...
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Nuno Espírito Santo finds winning formula at Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton’s match against Sheffield Wednesday last week was emblematic of their season so far in many ways. A victory, combined with a key...
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The Benzema Fallacy
This has inadvertently become an annual tradition for me. That is, to compose a defense of Cristiano Ronaldo against the stream of accusations that...
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Sanches and the Swans: Can Renato revive his career in Wales?
More than a few eyebrows were raised in the summer when it was announced that Renato Sanches, European football’s ‘Golden Boy’ award winner for...
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Diogo Jota: the Black Country’s Portuguese knight in shining armour
Wolverhampton. A city in the heart of England that bares almost no resemblance to the sun-kissed lands of Portugal. However, of late, this city has...
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Diogo Jota signs, but will Wolves’ Portuguese experiment work?
Diogo Jota today became the latest Portuguese player to sign for English second-tier side Wolverhampton Wanderers, joining on a season-long loan...
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Portugal's talent exodus continues as Nélson Semedo signs for Barcelona
Benfica right-back swaps Luz for Camp Nou Barcelona yesterday announced that Nélson Semedo would be having a medical today (Friday) at the Catalan...