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Benfica election sees record member turnout across Portugal, with fans choosing leadership and a €200M budget. Results expected tonight—follow updates.
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SportsBenfica Faces Runoff Election as Rui Costa's Majority Evaporates
Benfica election goes to a decisive 8 Nov run-off after Rui Costa’s lead fell to 42%. Overseas and Portugal-based socios can still vote online—learn how.
SportsSurprise outsiders Gil Vicente rout Alverca, draw level with Sporting
Gil Vicente crush Alverca 4-0 in Primeira Liga, drawing level on points with Sporting and shaking up Portugal’s title and European qualification race. Details.
SportsBraga Crush Casa Pia 4-0, Ending Skid and Reigniting Europa Chase
Four unanswered goals lift Braga to 7th in Liga Portugal, reigniting their European push, while Casa Pia slip into danger. Read the report, stats and reaction.
SportsTaça de Portugal Shock Leaves Estrela’s New Boss Fighting to Revive Season
Fourth-tier Alpendorada stunned Estrela da Amadora 3-1 in the Taça de Portugal, prompting coach João Nuno to demand focus ahead of Casa Pia and Braga ties.
SportsGuerreiro’s First Bayern Goal Fuels Eight-Win Charge in Germany
Portuguese full-back Raphaël Guerreiro scores in Bayern’s 3-0 win, stretching their streak to eight and boosting his Portugal call-up chances—read more.
SportsSporting’s Norwegian Comeback Keeps Lisbon’s Handball Dream Alive
Sporting CP erases a 4-goal deficit in Norway to beat Kolstad 34-30, jump to 3rd in Group A and eye an EHF Champions League playoff spot. Lisbon home ties next.
SportsInjury-Hit Braga Beat Red Star 2-0 to Stay Perfect in Europa League
Sporting de Braga beat Red Star 2-0, stay perfect in Europa League Group F and boost Portugal's UEFA coefficient. Catch highlights and next fixtures.
SportsHorta Demands Non-Stop Braga as Red Star Win Fuels Portugal’s European Push
Braga’s 2-0 Europa League group-stage win over Red Star sealed nine points, boosts Portugal's UEFA standing and puts early qualification in sight—learn more.