Month: March 2019
José Gomes and the Reading Revival
José Gomes has brought back a positive vibe to the Madejski and seems to have the Reading fanbase on board, Próxima Jornada looks at how Gomes has done and how he has managed to make such a great impact. Paul Clement was removed from his position due to a run of desperately poor results which […]
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A Moment in Time (2004): FC Porto knock Manchester United out of the UEFA Champions League
Let’s rewind to March 2004. FC Porto, managed by a sharp, charismatic young Portuguese manager named José Mourinho, are pitted against Premier League champions Manchester United. Mourinho’s Porto finished second in Group F behind Real Madrid, winning three of their six matches and losing just once. Os Dragões boasted a disciplined, technically proficient and balanced […]
Read MoreThe latest Portugal squad and what it means for the future
Today at 12:30, Fernando Santos announced his Portugal squad for the upcoming European Championship qualifiers against Ukraine and Serbia. Notable Inclusions Firstly, João Felix. His name was on the tip of everybody’s tongue before the announcement of the latest squad, “would he make it or wouldn’t he?” As it turns out, he has made it […]
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Three U23 Liga NOS talents from outside the Big 3
This article focuses on three players in Liga NOS, who are U23 and plying their trade for a club outside of the big 3. *Wenderson Galeno is contracted to Porto but is currently playing for Rio Ave Liga NOS is a league that is full to the brim with young Portuguese talent, with a large […]
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