SportsArmed with Courage, Vitoria SC Chase Maiden League Cup Final Against Sporting
Vitória SC meet Sporting tonight in Leiria for the League Cup semi-final. Coach Luís Pinto urges respect and courage as the underdogs chase their first final.
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SportsAmadora Fans Celebrate Estrela’s 3-3 Comeback Draw with Braga
Liga thriller: Estrela da Amadora clawed back from 0-2 to draw 3-3 with Braga at Estádio José Gomes, preserving mid-table hopes. Catch stats & highlights.
Sports · National NewsPortugal’s U17 World Champions Honoured with Order of Merit at Belém Palace
See how Portugal’s U17 football world champions—the youngest to earn the Order of Merit at Lisbon’s Belém Palace—could shape careers and Portugal’s football.
SportsHow Mourinho’s Math and Luz Fortress Keep Benfica’s Title Hopes Alive
Unbeaten at Estádio da Luz, Mourinho’s Benfica still trail Porto by seven points. See the math, fixtures and odds shaping the Primeira Liga title chase.
SportsPortugal’s Primeira Liga to See More Goals as FIFA Tweaks Offside Rule
FIFA’s full-body offside proposal could raise goal tallies and reduce VAR breaks in Portugal’s Primeira Liga. Discover how clubs and referees are preparing.
Sports · National NewsLisbon's Neemias Queta Sparks Celtics' Surge and Portugal's Basketball Boom
Lisbon-born center Neemias Queta is dominating for the Celtics, lifting Boston’s four-game win streak and fueling Portugal’s rising basketball scene—find out.
Sports · TransportationPorto’s São Silvestre Year-End Run Shuts Central Streets, Boosts Metro Service
Plan your Sunday in Porto: the São Silvestre run shuts central streets 09:00-22:00. Metro boosts frequency and CP offers €3 return tickets—check routes before you travel.
SportsSporting Chase Third Straight Liga Crown at Sold-Out Alvalade as Rio Ave Face Stern Test
Sporting CP host Rio Ave at a sold-out Alvalade, seeking a third straight Primeira Liga crown. The visitors arrive without 10-goal striker Clayton Silva.
Sports · EconomyMourinho Brings in Cabral to Strengthen Benfica’s Flanks for Braga
Winter signing Sidny Cabral adds pace and versatility to Benfica’s flanks as José Mourinho readies for a tough Liga Portugal visit to Braga. Learn how the €5M deal could shift the title race.