Tracking sports for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
SportsReferee António Nobre debuts in Friday’s Lisbon Derby as Benfica host Sporting with the Liga Portugal lead at stake. See stats, VAR insights & fan angles before kick-off.
Culture · SportsAmongst the other notable names and figures, Ronaldo is the only sportsperson to make it to the Top20 of Wikipedia in 2025
SportsGreece stunned Portugal 76-68 in Matosinhos, leaving the basketball side bottom of Group B in the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers. February’s away tie is must-win.
SportsPortugal’s women’s futsal team demolished New Zealand 10-0 to top Group C with 9 points and +22 goal difference. Italy awaits on Tuesday—watch live on RTP.
SportsSporting star Pedro Gonçalves bounced back in 20 days and is back in training ahead of the Lisbon derby, giving hope to title-chasing fans.
Sports · National NewsPolice raids across northern Portugal seized 10 FC Porto supporter cards and named five suspects in a violence-fraud probe, raising fresh questions on stadium safety.
SportsBenfica’s stoppage-time comeback in Madeira keeps their Primeira Liga title hopes alive—relive the drama and learn what it means for Lisbon’s title chase.
Sports · National NewsPortugal’s U-17 side beat Austria 1-0 at Doha’s Khalifa International Stadium to win their first FIFA U-17 World Cup, ending a 34-year youth title drought. Meet the rising stars.
Sports · EconomyBy beating Club Brugge, Sporting CP boosts Portugal’s UEFA coefficient, edges toward the Champions League last 16 and lifts Lisbon’s match-day economy. Read more.