Tracking sports for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Sports · EconomyBernardo Silva’s 2026 deadline and Portugal tax break could trigger Benfica’s record bid—discover how this reshapes Liga Portugal, TV deals and fan experience.
Sports · EconomyJosé Mourinho says a Porto loss to Sporting would cut the Liga Portugal gap to four points, boosting Benfica ticket demand, TV fees and match-day spending.
Sports · EconomySporting’s extra-time win over AVS sets up a Sporting–Porto Taça de Portugal semi-final. Buy tickets from 14 Feb and plan for carnival travel with our guide.
Sports · EconomyJoão Almeida will captain the 2026 Giro d’Italia—discover how his quest for pink could ignite youth cycling, sports tourism and bike sales across Portugal.
Sports · EconomyPortugal striker Ana Capeta joins Juventus Women on loan until 2026 with a buy option, adding Serie A action to DAZN Portugal and boosting her Euro 2027 form.
SportsPortuguese ace Félix da Costa salvages 4 points despite a Miami Formula E crash. Drugovich penalized, Jaguar pace fuels hopes for a Rome rebound in March.
Economy · SportsDiscover how Portugal’s 4 million racing pigeons create lucrative side incomes for rural residents, plus registration deadlines, tax rules and start-up costs.
Sports · EconomyDiscover how the Rally de Portugal’s new Thursday start in 2026 adds extra stages, boosts tourism revenue and changes traffic plans for fans and residents alike.
Sports · EconomyGoalkeeper Anatoliy Trubin’s 90+8-minute header gave Benfica a 4-2 win over Real Madrid, a Champions League play-off spot and €18.6 million in prize money.