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Portugal suffer 4-2 defeat against Netherlands in U21 Euro qualifiers

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Portugal’s winning start to their U21 European Championship qualification campaign came to a halt following a 4-2 defeat against Netherlands in Doetinchem. Diogo Queirós and Gedson Fernandes both equalised but the hosts scored two late goals to take all three points.

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Rúben Semedo rehabilitation rewarded with Seleção call-up

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Santos recalls Ricardo Pereira, Bruma, João Mário and André Silva

Seleção coach Fernando Santos has announced the squad for Portugal’s upcoming Euro 2020 qualifiers against Luxembourg and Ukraine.

The big news is a first call-up for centre-back Rúben Semedo, who has put personal problems behind him and is rewarded for an excellent start to the season at Olympiakos. Meanwhile, good recent performances have earned recalls for Ricardo Pereira, João Mário, Bruma and André Silva. 

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Does Portugal have a shot at winning the FIFA 2022 World Cup?

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Euro Glory and World Cup Woe

Portugal won Euro 2016, the nation’s first major trophy. Yet only two years later at the 2018 World Cup the team scraped out of the group stage and exited at the first knockout round (losing to Uruguay).

With such an up-and-down performance at the two most recent European and World Cup tournaments, what chance do they have at the 2022 World Cup? 

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Five-star Seleção batter Lithuania

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Lithuania 1-5 Portugal

In the first-ever competitive meeting between the two sides, Portugal overcame some early deficiencies to put five past the hosts at the Vetra Stadium tonight. Portugal were lethargic from the onset, but after an error by the Lithuanian keeper the visitors went into cruise control. In characteristic fashion, Ronaldo struggled initially then scored four goals to take his tally to 93 for the Seleção.

Bernardo Silva notched two more assists and William once again wound up on the scoresheet for the fourth time in his Portugal career.

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Portugal U21 breeze past Belarus to maintain perfect start

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Belarus 0-2 Portugal

Portugal made it two from two to start their U21 European Championship qualification campaign after a 2-0 win in Belarus.

Rafael Leão pounced to put Portugal into the lead in the 68th minute with substitute Dany Mota adding the second goal in added time.

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