Tracking sports for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Sports · National NewsPorto's last-minute penalty decision stirs major controversy. Benfica and Arouca question refereeing integrity as title race tensions escalate in Portuguese football.
SportsSporting faces Bodø/Glimt in Champions League Round of 16. First leg March 11 in Arctic Norway, return leg March 17 in Lisbon. Match details and key challenges.
SportsFC Porto and Sporting Braga discover Round of 16 opponents in Europa League draw. Portuguese clubs target May 20 Istanbul final. Match dates: March 12 & 19.
SportsBenfica's Gustavo Marques loses 50% salary after sexist comments about referee Daiane Muniz. Red Bull Bragantino donates fine to women's charity.
Sports · National NewsBenfica exits Champions League after 2-1 loss to Real Madrid. Prestianni faces 10-game ban over racism allegations. Squad tensions exposed after shirt-swap controversy.
SportsSporting promotes academy reserves Samuel Justo and Rômulo Júnior as Debast, Quenda, Kochorashvili remain sidelined. Lions chase Porto in Friday's Estoril clash.
SportsAtlético Madrid reaches Champions League last 16. Benfica faces Real Madrid Wednesday—could set up historic derby vs Sporting. Forbs' Brugge eliminated.
SportsPSG qualifies for Champions League round of 16 despite struggles. Portuguese midfielder João Neves warns teammates improvement is essential for European success.
Sports · EconomyCristiano Ronaldo acquires 25% stake in Spanish club UD Almería through CR7 Sports Investments. His first football club ownership marks expansion beyond Portugal's hotels and tech portfolio.