Roberto Martínez has announced Portugal’s squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Slovakia and Luxembourg.

The Spaniard has opted for continuity with João Cancelo and João Félix called up despite not playing at all this season, while in-form players such as Braga’s Bruma and new Everton striker Beto will feel unlucky to miss out. 

The female Seleção drew 0-0 against reigning champions USA in Auckland today and are out of the World Cup.

A magnificent effort by Portugal saw them match the Americans in the first half and stay in the game despite heavy pressure in the second. In stoppage time substitutes Telma Encarnação and Ana Capeta combined, the latter smashing a shot against the post (pictured).

Portugal were centimetres away from sending the 4-time world champions back home.

Francisco Neto and his team can be proud of their efforts in the tournament, providing another demonstration that Portuguese football is well and truly on the map in the women’s game. 

On this day five years ago Portugal lifted the UEFA U19 European Championship 2018 title, beating Italy 4-3 after extra time to bring a thrilling end to a fantastic tournament by the Seleção youngsters.

A superb photo-article by Portuguese website Maisfutebol has looked into how the careers of the U19 squad have panned out thus far. PortuGOAL brings you an abridged and translated version. 

A sparkling first-half performance provided the platform for Portugal women to beat Vietnam 2-0 at the FIFA World Cup Australia and New Zealand 2023.

The electric Telma Encarnação was the star of the show, scoring the opening goal and assisting Kika Nazareth as Portugal raced into a 2-0 lead.

The Seleção could and should have scored more, but will be happy to record a first ever World Cup win in convincing fashion.