Tracking sports for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Sports · National NewsPorto Appeal Court overturns Frederico Varandas’s €7,200 defamation penalty, ruling his ‘bandit’ remark protected speech—reshaping defamation law in Portuguese sport.
SportsExpect whistles, cards and VAR on 28 Jan as Felix Zwayer calls Athletic Bilbao–Sporting and Davide Massa oversees Benfica’s showdown with Real Madrid in Lisbon.
Sports · National NewsPortugal’s handball side can still reach the Euro 2024 semi-finals despite a record 46-38 defeat to France—beat Norway and hope Germany falters. Follow the decisive clash.
SportsDiscover how 200 Benfica supporters met José Mourinho at Seixal in a groundbreaking town-hall, sealing a unity pledge that lifts hopes for the season.
SportsPortugal thrash Italy 6-2 in Ljubljana to top Futsal Euro 2026 Group D; Kutchy nets brace. Victory over Hungary on 27 Jan seals quarter-final spot for champs.
Health · SportsEstoi's charity ride turned €1,170 into 5,800 polio vaccine doses via a Gates match. Discover how Algarve cyclists are helping wipe out polio worldwide.
SportsPortugal lose 32-30 to Germany in Herning at the European Men’s Handball Championship; Paulo Pereira’s men now must beat Norway and Spain and pray for German or French slips to reach the Euro 2024 semi-finals.
SportsSporting de Braga host promoted Alverca in Liga Portugal at 20:30 GMT. Can Vicens’ men convert Europa League confidence into a top-four push? Live on SPORT TV1.
SportsPortugal lost 32-30 to Germany in Euro 2024 handball's main round but can still reach the semis by beating France. Watch Thursday's clash live on RTP Play.