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Pepe In Portugal Squad

Pepe In Portugal Squad

PEPE has been included in Portugal's final 23-man World Cup squad despite having been out of action since December. 2 Jun 2010
Portugal Dominate Against Cameroon

Portugal Dominate Against Cameroon

PORTUGAL put their embarrassing draw with Cape Verde behind them as they cruised to a 3-1 victory over ten-man Cameroon in a World Cup warm-up match overnight. 2 Jun 2010
Portugal Hope to Finally Make Talent Tell

Portugal Hope to Finally Make Talent Tell

Portugal could do worse than take a glance across the Iberian peninsula at Spain as they look to finally fulfil their undoubted potential at this summer's World Cup. 27 May 2010
Miserable Portugal Held By Cape Verde

Miserable Portugal Held By Cape Verde

PORTUGAL'S World Cup preparations got off to a miserable start as they were remarkably held to a goalless draw at home to African minnows Cape Verde. 25 May 2010
Maniche Leaves Cologne

Maniche Leaves Cologne

PORTUGAL midfielder Maniche has been released by Cologne after a miserable season in the Bundesliga. 18 May 2010
World Cup Blow For Bosingwa

World Cup Blow For Bosingwa

CHELSEA full-back Jose Bosingwa will miss the rest of the season and the World Cup with Portugal as he requires further surgery on a knee injury, the Premier League club have confirmed. 5 Mar 2010
Ronaldo Offers Help In Madeira Crisis

Ronaldo Offers Help In Madeira Crisis

Cristiano Ronaldo is ready to help "in whatever possible way" following the storm on the Portuguese island of Madeira. 23 Feb 2010
Minister Critical of Portugal's Efforts

Minister Critical of Portugal's Efforts

SPAIN'S sport minister Jaime Lissavetzky believes Portugal's politicians could be doing more for their joint World Cup bid, but remains confident of landing football's showpiece event. 13 Feb 2010
Benfica Go Joint Top

Benfica Go Joint Top

BENFICA moved level with Braga at the top of the Liga Sagres after a 1-0 win at Rio Ave. 10 Jan 2010
Ronaldo In Contention for FIFA Gong

Ronaldo In Contention for FIFA Gong

Portugal and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo has been included on the shortlist for the FIFA World Player of the Year award. 8 Dec 2009
Ronaldo: We Must Have a Good Start

Ronaldo: We Must Have a Good Start

Cristiano Ronaldo has emphasised the importance of hitting the ground running at next summer's World Cup after Portugal were handed one of the toughest possible draws for the group stages. 5 Dec 2009
Tough Path to Last 16 for Brazil and Portugal

Tough Path to Last 16 for Brazil and Portugal

NELSON Mandela proclaimed that it has been worth the long wait for the World Cup to arrive on African soil, but Brazil and Portugal may not be feeling quite so welcoming. 5 Dec 2009
Queiroz: First Game Key In 'Group of Death'

Queiroz: First Game Key In 'Group of Death'

PORTUGAL coach Carlos Queiroz believes the match against the Ivory Coast could be decisive in sorting out who qualifies from the so called 'Group of Death'. 5 Dec 2009
Deco: We Rode Our Luck

Deco: We Rode Our Luck

PORTUGAL midfielder Deco admitted his side rode their luck as they claimed a 1-0 win in the first leg of their World Cup play-off against Bosnia-Herzegovina in Lisbon. 15 Nov 2009
Madrid Stand Firm on Ronaldo

Madrid Stand Firm on Ronaldo

Real Madrid have sent medical documents to the Portuguese federation to prove to them that Cristiano Ronaldo is injured. 11 Nov 2009
'Ronaldo Not Fit Enough for Portugal Play-Off'

'Ronaldo Not Fit Enough for Portugal Play-Off'

Real Madrid coach Manuel Pellegrini understands why Portugal boss Carlos Queiroz is keen to have Cristiano Ronaldo on board for their World Cup play-off against Bosnia-Herzegovina, but has serious doubts the injured forward will be fit enough to play. 10 Nov 2009