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Liga Wrap: Lima Double Takes Braga Third

Liga Wrap: Lima Double Takes Braga Third

Brazilian striker Lima netted twice in the second half as Braga came from behind to beat Olhanense 3-1 in the Liga Zon Sagres. 24 Oct 2010
Portugal Bid Team Angered By Investigation

Portugal Bid Team Angered By Investigation

Leaders of one of the two World Cup bids being investigated by FIFA believe that they may be victims of a smear campaign. 23 Oct 2010
Pepe Hoping for Repeat Performance Against Iceland

Pepe Hoping for Repeat Performance Against Iceland

Portugal defender Pepe is hoping last week's victory over Denmark will have provided the tonic his side needed to get their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign up and running. 12 Oct 2010
Portugal Seeks Winning Balance

Portugal Seeks Winning Balance

New Portugal coach Paulo Bento will be under huge pressure to get his side's Euro 2012 Group H qualifying campaign back on track when they host Denmark. 8 Oct 2010
Ronaldo's In Confident Mood

Ronaldo's In Confident Mood

Cristiano Ronaldo admits confidence is flowing following his two goals for Real Madrid at the weekend as he tries to help Portugal get their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign back on track. 7 Oct 2010
Mourinho Speaks of Portugal Disappointment

Mourinho Speaks of Portugal Disappointment

Jose Mourinho says he was desperate to serve as stand-in Portugal coach but understands Real Madrid's decision not to free him for the role. 6 Oct 2010
Portugal: Benfica Climb to Second

Portugal: Benfica Climb to Second

Benfica leapfrogged Olhanense into second in the Liga with a 1-0 win over Braga. 4 Oct 2010
Porto Maintain Lead

Porto Maintain Lead

PORTO remain seven points clear at the top of the Portuguese Liga Sagres table after a 2-0 home win over Olhanense. 26 Sep 2010
Braga Ease Past Naval

Braga Ease Past Naval

BRAGA were convincing winners against struggling Naval in the Liga tonight as they showed some of the form which carried them into this season's Champions League. 25 Sep 2010
Bento Handed Portuguese Role

Bento Handed Portuguese Role

PAULO Bento has been appointed as the new coach of Portugal. 22 Sep 2010
Guimaraes Close On Porto

Guimaraes Close On Porto

GUIMARAES moved within a point of Porto at the top of the Liga as they beat Uniao Leiria 1-0. 19 Sep 2010
Mourinho Unlikely to Take Portugal Role

Mourinho Unlikely to Take Portugal Role

REAL Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has admitted it is unlikely he will take temporary charge of Portugal - but stopped short of ruling himself out entirely. 18 Sep 2010
Portugal Eye Short-Term Mourinho Deal

Portugal Eye Short-Term Mourinho Deal

THE Portuguese Football Federation want Jose Mourinho to take charge of the national team for their next two Euro 2012 qualifiers in October, according to a report. 16 Sep 2010
Maradona For Portugal Gig?

Maradona For Portugal Gig?

FORMER Argentina boss Diego Maradona is looking to return to international coaching, this time with Portugal - as the country looks to replace axed coach Carlos Queiroz. 15 Sep 2010
Porto Victorious Again

Porto Victorious Again

LIGA leaders FC Porto extended their 100% record to four matches with a 3-2 victory over a spirited Braga. 12 Sep 2010
Queiroz Sacked By Portugal

Queiroz Sacked By Portugal

Carlos Queiroz has been sacked as coach of the Portuguese national side. 10 Sep 2010