Tracking sports for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Sports · EconomyPortugal’s Football Federation probes FC Porto’s Clássico gamesmanship, risking fines and closed-door games. A multi-ball rollout could curb delays—learn more.
SportsAfter a quarter-final exit at Montreux’s European Top 16, Portugal’s table-tennis aces still bag 500 ranking points—vital for Olympic spots, club funding and new youth clinics across the country. Learn what’s next.
Sports · EconomyPorto, Sporting and Benfica all won 1-0 to keep the title race tight. See ticket and travel costs rising plus late-night bar hours affecting fans in Portugal.
Sports · National NewsUnlicensed midnight fireworks outside Sporting CP’s Gaia hotel sparked a police inquiry leading to steeper noise fines, tighter permits and extra PSP patrols.
Sports · EconomyBenfica’s Luz Stadium drew 66,387 fans, adding €400K and forcing Lisbon to reinforce transport, tighten noise rules and plan for even larger match-day crowds.
Sports · EconomyFPF opens disciplinary case against FC Porto over ball-boys’ time-wasting and referee jersey gifts. Fans could face higher ticket costs and stricter match-day security checks. Learn more.
Sports · EconomyDiscover how Ronaldo's return to Al Nassr ended the Saudi league blackout, secured salary payouts and restored full TV coverage for Portuguese fans.
SportsUEFA is probing Benfica after Vinícius Júnior reported a racist slur at Estádio da Luz; penalties may include closures and fines, with a ruling due in weeks.
Sports · EconomyDiscover how Benfica’s Champions League trip to Madrid could net €9.6 M, get Lisbon-Madrid travel tips and find out where to watch the Winter Olympics in Portugal.