SportsAlverca Claim Third Straight Win, Secure Mid-Table Safety in Primeira Liga
Alverca edge Moreirense 2-1 for a third win, moving to 9th in the Primeira Liga. Learn how the result tightens the mid-table race ahead of a visit to Braga.
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SportsPortugal Squanders 5-Goal Lead in 29-29 Draw, Survival Hinges on Denmark
Euro 2024 Handball: After blowing a five-goal lead in a 29-29 Group B draw with North Macedonia, Portugal must defeat Denmark on Tuesday to reach the Main Round.
SportsPortugal’s Futsal Team Passes Final Euro Test with 3-0 Bosnia Win
Portugal’s futsal team beats Bosnia 3-0 in Oeiras to complete a 10-game Euro warm-up; coach Jorge Braz hails it as ideal prep before their tricampeonato bid.
Sports · PoliticsDisguised €1.1M Russian Transfer Sparks EU Sanctions Probe at Lisbon’s Casa Pia
Alleged €1.1M transfer via Dubai from Russia puts Lisbon's Casa Pia at risk of EU sanctions, fines and bans, setting a precedent for Portuguese football.
SportsMatos Demands Points as Azores’ Santa Clara Enter Crucial Run
Coach Vasco Matos says Santa Clara must convert strong displays into points in a Primeira Liga relegation run against Estoril and Chaves over the next fortnight.
Sports · EconomyBenfica Quashes Crisis Rumors with Rio Ave Win, Faces Grueling January
Benfica secured a 2-0 win at Vila do Conde, proving critics wrong and gearing up for a packed January schedule. Match highlights & transfer news
Sports · National NewsPortugal Men's Handball Team Opens Euro 2026 with Win, Targets Historic Top-Five Finish
Portugal men's team opened EHF Euro 2026 in Herning with a 40-34 win over Romania. Francisco Costa leads the chase for a top-five finish and Olympic berth.
Sports · TourismPortimão Unveils 32-Car GT3 Grid, New Prototypes & €10 Paddock Access
Join Portimão’s Winter Series with a record 32-car GT3 grid and new prototype races. Tickets from €10 include paddock access & live YouTube streaming.
Sports · EconomyPortugal-Colombia World Cup 2026 Clash Triggers Record Ticket Frenzy
5M FIFA ticket requests for Portugal v Colombia World Cup match in Miami. Portuguese fans can quickly secure seats, navigate FAN ID tiers and beat scalpers.