Lille’s Portuguese starlet Tiago Santos suffers long-term injury

10/17/2024

Tiago Santos is unlikely to play again this season after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his left knee during training with Lille.The Portuguese right-back, 22, was injured during a training session on Tuesday, with the club confirming the severity of the damage on Wednesday and c

Portugal player ratings v Scotland

10/16/2024

After gifting their fans with a scintillating performance on Saturday against Poland, it was a case of two steps forwards and one step backwards for Portugal in Glasgow on Tuesday night.An unimaginative and disjointed Seleção side, much rotated from the starting XI in Warsaw, could find no way throu

Portugal pick up a point in the Nations League after a 0-0 draw in Scotland

10/15/2024

Portugal's perfect start in the UEFA Nations League came to an end after a 0-0 draw in Scotland.Scott McTominay headed at Diogo Costa in the 4th minute but quality chances were hard to come by in a dull first half in Glasgow.The Seleção bossed the ball but were unable to test Craig Gordon, frequent

Portugal round off near perfect Euro U21 2025 qualifying campaign with 2-1 win in Andorra

10/15/2024

Ten games, nine victories, one defeat. Rui Jorge has guided Portugal’s U21 team to another European Championship finals phase, to be hosted in Slovakia next summer.A goal in each half by Henrique Araújo and Fábio Silva completed an impressive campaign this afternoon in at the Estadi Nacional, Andorr

Primeira Liga stars shine brightly on the international stage as Viktor Gyökeres, Kerem Aktürkoglu and Geny Catamo score for Sweden, Turkey and Mozambique

10/15/2024

It was a happy evening for Portugal-based foreign players in the latest round of international matches on Monday night.Sporting and Benfica forwards Viktor Gyökeres and Kerem Aktürkoglu continued their sensational recent form for their club sides by each bagging a goal and an assist in victories for

Scotland v Portugal preview

10/14/2024

Roberto Martínez has two choices as he prepares Portugal’s team to play Scotland tomorrow.Consolidate the side that put in their best display against Poland on Saturday night since the Spaniard became Seleção coach in January 2023. Or rotate the eleven to rest players and give others an opportunity

Portugal vs Poland - Player Ratings

10/13/2024

The Seleção dominated Poland last night with an inspired performance at the National Stadium in Warsaw. Despite multiple changes to the starting XI, including young Renato Veiga at centreback, Portugal looked fresh, vibrant, and always in control.Bernardo Silva finished off a wonderful move began by

Roberto Martínez: “We are playing the Nations League but the overriding goal is the World Cup”

10/13/2024

The Portugal delegation in Poland last night was naturally delighted after their exhilarating performance in Warsaw. Roberto Martínez said watching Bernardo and Bruno play like they did “were moments to treasure.”Meanwhile Samu Costa talked about how he has been welcomed in an “impeccable manner” an

Ronaldo three from three in the UEFA Nations League as Portugal win 3-1 in Poland

10/13/2024

Portugal made it three straight wins in the UEFA Nations League after a 3-1 victory in Poland.Cristiano Ronaldo hit the bar early on in Warsaw, Bernardo Silva opening the scoring in the 26th minute after some great build up play from Rúben Neves and Bruno Fernandes.The Seleção doubled their advantag

Portugal win 3-1 in the Faroe Islands to qualify for the 2025 UEFA European U21 Championship

10/11/2024

Portugal have qualified for the 2025 UEFA European U21 Championship after two late goals secured a 3-1 win in the Faroe Islands.The hosts went ahead in the 3rd minute in Klaksvík, Olaf Bárdarson’s corner sailing over Samuel Soares and nestling in the net.Rui Jorge’s side took some time to assert the