A fantastic night tonight for Portuguese football and in particular the Primeira Liga sides. FC Porto’s progression into the Round of 32 means that they join SL Benfica (who have dropped down from the UEFA Champions League), SC Braga and Sporting CP in the knockout stages of the competition. SC Braga’s 2-4 victory away inContinue reading “4 Portuguese Teams Qualify: Europa League Roundup”
Category Archives: The Action in Portugal
João Félix: Golden Boy Winner 2019
João Félix today won the Golden Boy award, capping off his fantastic season with SL Benfica. He beat off competition from 2nd placed Jadon Sancho of Borussia Dortmund and 3rd placed Kai Havertz of Bayer Leverkusen. The award was created by Tutto Sport in 2003 and is awarded to the best U21 player in EuropeContinue reading “João Félix: Golden Boy Winner 2019”
Ricardo Pereira: The Interview
Ricardo Pereira discusses his footballing career so far, his hopes for the future and everything in between.
Fábio Silva becomes FC Porto’s youngest league goalscorer.
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UEFA Coefficient Rankings: Portugal overtake Russia
Following SL Benfica’s 2-1 victory over French side Lyon, Portugal has overtaken Russia in the coefficient rankings, jumping from 7th into 6th place. Thursday’s European fixtures sees FC Porto, SC Braga, Vitoria SC and Sporting CP all in action in the Europa League. Decent results from the Portuguese sides will see hopefully see Portugal strengthenContinue reading “UEFA Coefficient Rankings: Portugal overtake Russia”
