Tracking sports for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Sports · EconomyAljezur’s only indoor pools have closed indefinitely after Legionella and air-quality alerts, sending swim clubs, school classes and winter tourists to Lagos and Portimão—follow our updates on the Algarve maintenance debate.
SportsSporting CP showcased depth by brushing aside third-tier Marinhense 3-0 in Leiria, sealing a place in the Taça de Portugal last 16 and boosting their double hopes.
SportsRicardo Horta’s brace and an 87th-minute Gómez header lift Braga past Nacional 4-2, booking a Taça de Portugal last-16 spot for the Minho side.
SportsEarly deflection and Bondo’s left-footed rocket give Famalicão a 2-1 win over Estoril Praia, booking a Taça de Portugal last-16 place. See key moments & next.
SportsSporting CP youth pioneer Aurélio Pereira has died at 77. The legendary scout who discovered Ronaldo, Figo and Nani leaves a lasting blueprint for Portuguese football development.
SportsDespite a thrilling Europa League run, Amorim’s first season at Man Utd ended in a 15th-place Premier League finish, the club’s worst since 1990.
SportsBenfica travel to Amsterdam still chasing their first Champions League points—discover the tactics that could expose Ajax’s slump and revive Lisbon’s hopes.
Sports · EconomyDiscover how Cristiano Ronaldo's 2026 World Cup swansong could add millions to Portugal’s tourism, merchandising and media sectors — reshaping the economy.
Sports · National NewsPortugal qualify for the 2026 World Cup after a record 9-1 thrashing of Armenia in Porto, powered by hat-tricks from Bruno Fernandes and João Neves. Read the full match analysis.