SportsMexico Calls Up Three Ex-Primeira Liga Players for 2026 World Cup, Including Ochoa
Mexico's 2026 World Cup squad includes Ochoa (ex-AVS), Jiménez (ex-Benfica), and Sánchez (ex-Porto). See how these Primeira Liga veterans compare to Ronaldo.
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Sports · National NewsPortugal's Women's Football Squad Welcomes Two Debuts Ahead of World Cup Qualifying Matches
Coach Neto calls up goalkeeper Catarina Potra and leftback Morgane Martins for Portugal's World Cup qualifying matches against Latvia and Finland. Portugal leads Group 3 with 12 points.
SportsPortuguese Tennis Star Jaime Faria Falls Short of Historic Roland Garros Milestone
Portugal's Jaime Faria loses to Tiafoe in epic five-set comeback, ending his bid to become the first Portuguese man to reach Roland Garros round of 16.
Sports · EconomyBenfica Scores €230K From Otamendi's World Cup Exit Before River Plate Move
Benfica collects €230,000 from FIFA's Club Benefit Programme as Otamendi plays in 2026 World Cup before joining River Plate. How FIFA payouts work for clubs.
SportsPérez Denies Mourinho Talks as Real Madrid Elections Loom
Florentino Pérez denies Mourinho negotiations ahead of Real Madrid elections, despite intense speculation about the Portuguese manager's future.
SportsRafael Leão's Exit from Milan Opens Door to Premier League: What's Next for Portugal's Star
Rafael Leão ready to leave AC Milan for €40-60M. Manchester United among interested clubs. Portuguese star wants Premier League after World Cup.
SportsBenfica's European Pipeline: Silva, Cancelo, and Núñez Converge at Barcelona
Bernardo Silva, João Cancelo, and Darwin Núñez linked to Barcelona. Silva deal advanced, others pending. Benfica's global talent pipeline reshapes Catalan squad.
Sports · EconomySporting and Benfica Cash in €131M from Champions League Success
Sporting earned €78M and Benfica €53.3M from the 2025-26 Champions League. How European football money shapes Portuguese club finances.
SportsPorto Brings Back André Silva for Free: A Smart Striker Move for 2026-27 Season
Porto signs André Silva on free transfer this summer after Elche contract expires. Academy product returns to fill striker shortage with no transfer fee. 30-year-old rejoins Dragons.