Tracking sports for Portugal — coverage from the newsroom in Lisbon.
Sports · National NewsPortugal's national team heads to the 2026 World Cup in the US. PM invokes Ronaldo's words of courage as the squad chases their first-ever world title.
SportsBesiktas offers €20M for Benfica's Pavlidis as ex-teammate Kokçu acts as recruiter. Learn how friendship could seal the Turkish transfer deal.
SportsPortuguese winger Afonso Moreira moves to Bayer Leverkusen from Lyon. Sporting CP earns €4M via sell-on clause from the €20M deal.
SportsFC Porto's U-15s can make history Sunday with just one win—completing a rare clean sweep of all youth titles, a feat only Porto has achieved twice before.
SportsPortugal deploys full squad in friendly against Nigeria. Ronaldo leads Martínez's strongest XI before 2026 World Cup campaign. Tactical preparations for Group K.
Sports · National NewsPortugal vs Nigeria friendly in Leiria raises funds for post-Storm Kristin recovery. Match proceeds support local sports infrastructure rebuild after €1B+ damages.
SportsPortugal enters 2026 World Cup facing Colombia, Uzbekistan, and Congo. Ronaldo chases Eusébio's record in his final tournament appearance.
Sports · CulturePortugal-born coach Nuno Campos signs two-year deal with Dinamo Bucharest. Discover how Portuguese football expertise is reshaping Eastern Europe's top leagues.
Sports · CultureSporting's Zalazar and Araújo lead Uruguay while Cabo Verde makes historic World Cup debut. Groups H & I preview with Liga Portugal stars for residents.