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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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FC Famalicão: A Positive Start
While it is still really, really early in the season, over the past couple of weeks I couldn’t help but watch with keen interest at the progress Famalicão are making and have made so far and ultimately thought it more than fitting to take a closer look at their start to the 2019/20 campaign. For FCContinue reading “FC Famalicão: A Positive Start”
Bruno Jordão and Pedro Neto sign for Wolves
Wolverhampton Wanderers yesterday announced the double-signing of Portuguese duo Bruno Jordão and Pedro Neto! I was recently asked to answer a few, short questions on both players for an Italian based Lazio publication. I have transcriped the interview below to give any Wolves fans a quick idea of their new signings! 1. What are your initialContinue reading “Bruno Jordão and Pedro Neto sign for Wolves”
Ricardo Quaresma and The Trivela: A Brief History
Today marks the anniversary of Ricardo Quaresma’s first goal for Portugal, a now-famous trivela against Belgium in 2007. I found myself at home watching this goal that happened some 12 years ago, over and over again, still in the same state of shock and awe that I was when I first witnessed it. It gaveContinue reading “Ricardo Quaresma and The Trivela: A Brief History”
Portugal U20 – The World Cup Preview
On the 24th of May, the FIFA U20 World Cup will kick off in Lublin, Poland. Portugal U20 will be there hoping to battle it out and ultimately take home the prize, a title the Portugal U20 sides have won twice before (1989, 1991). The 1991 squad featuring stars such as Luís Figo, Rúi CostaContinue reading “Portugal U20 – The World Cup Preview”
Benfica Are Champions: Bruno Lage and How the Title Was Won
Benfica’s victory over Santa Clara today, confirmed the 37th Primeira Liga title for the Lisbon giants. However, this season has not always been plain sailing, Próxima Jornada looks at the 2018/19 campaign and how they managed to wrestle the league title back from rivals FC Porto. Turn back the clocks to Sunday November 11th, 2018.Continue reading “Benfica Are Champions: Bruno Lage and How the Title Was Won”
A Tale of Two Derbies: Marco Silva’s first season in charge of Everton FC
As the Premier League season begins to come to a close, Próxima Jornada looks at Silva’s first season in charge of Everton, analyses the key moments and looks to the future of this great club and its Portuguese manager. As Marco Silva was announced as Everton manager, opinions differed depending on who you spoke to.Continue reading “A Tale of Two Derbies: Marco Silva’s first season in charge of Everton FC”
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 whichContinue reading “José Gomes and the Reading Revival”
2004: FC Porto knock Manchester United out the Champions League
It is March 2004 and FC Porto, managed by a sharp, young and up-and-coming Portuguese manager named José Mourinho are pitted against English champions Manchester United. Mourinho’s Porto finished second in Group F, winning just 3 out of 6 games, scraping a 2-3 win against Marseille and drawing with Partizan Belgrade in the process. DespiteContinue reading “2004: FC Porto knock Manchester United out the Champions League”
The 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 itContinue reading “The latest Portugal squad and what it means for the future”
