Davido said his support for Portugal at the 2026 FIFA World Cup was tied to a personal relationship rather than football allegianceThe Afrobeats star told Carter Efe during a livestream that he and Cristiano Ronaldo exchange messages regularlyDavido went further to back up his claim by showing Carter Efe his private ch…

…process. FIFA has awarded automatic qualification to the three main host nations: Spain, Portugal and Morocco: while Argentina, Uruguay and Paraguay will also receive automatic berths as part of the tournament’s centenary celebrations. The 2030 World Cup will be staged primarily across Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with…

…just competed at his fifth World Cup where Croatia were knocked out in the last 32 by Portugal. “We did a lot to get him back at least for one more year,” Amorim said of the former Tottenham and Real Madrid star, who turns 41 in September. “I’m really pleased with him and he is ready to play some minutes tomorrow.” The…

…Drawing a comparison with Europe, he added: “Today, you can move from Slovakia to Portugal using the same currency and with minimal restrictions. But here in Africa, moving from one country to another remains unnecessarily difficult. We cannot build a competitive economy while remaining so fragmented.” Lumumba argued t…

…includes former Liverpool and Real Madrid boss Rafa Benitez, former Belgium and Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez, and Peseiro.Of the three, Peseiro stands out as the only candidate with direct experience managing a national team on African soil. The Portuguese coach spent two years in charge of the Super Eagles of…

…winger Pedro Neto as the Premier League giants explore the possibility of reuniting the Portugal international with manager Enzo Maresca. Neto has emerged as a transfer target for City during the summer window, with AC Milan also monitoring the 26-year-old’s situation ahead of the new campaign. Chelsea are understood t…

…after he disappeared on Monday morning, had been called off. Strong, who lived in Portugal, competed on the World Surf League circuit for 10 years and represented Great Britain at the previous two World Surfing Games, finishing as the country’s highest-ranked surfer on both occasions. In a statement, GB Surfing describ…

…But his international journey reached its conclusion at this year's World Cup, where Portugal were eliminated in the round of 16 by eventual champions Spain.With his playing days entering their final chapter, the move into television production signals that Ronaldo is already building his legacy off the pitch. Cristian…

…nationals of Latin American countries, Andorra, the Philippines, Equatorial Guinea, and Portugal, as well as persons of Sephardic origin. This shorter window reflects Spain's historical and cultural ties with these nations.The shortest route, requiring just one year of residency, is reserved for a specific group of peo…

…and left on a nursery minibus for around seven hours amid searing temperatures in Portugal. The 18-month-old girl was found in a "critical condition" inside the vehicle in Almada on the southern bank of the Tagus River directly opposite the capital Lisbon just before 4pm yesterday, July 23. Paramedics desperately tried…

…FIFA World Cup with Croatia, whose campaign ended in the Round of 32 following defeat to Portugal. The Croatian captain enjoyed a glittering career at Real Madrid, winning six UEFA Champions League titles and four La Liga crowns after joining from Tottenham Hotspur in 2012. Milan, now under the management of former Man…

…international matches in total. His final match was a World Cup round of 16 tie between Portugal and Spain earlier this month, and he stated that the time was right to step aside due to the intense pressure and constant scrutiny of elite-level officiating. "Officiating at the elite level has been an immense privilege,…

Hong Kong has released the names of African countries whose citizens can enter without a visa and stay for different periodsSome eligible African countries can stay in Hong Kong for three months, while others can remain for one month or 14 daysThe official Hong Kong visa-free list also includes many countries from othe…

…for bidding is the 2038 edition. FIFA has already awarded the 2030 tournament to Spain, Portugal and Morocco, with opening matches in Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay to commemorate the competition’s centenary; while Saudi Arabia will host the 2034 World Cup. Under FIFA’s hosting rotation rules, countries from North Ame…

Germany offers different visa types for study, work, and research, each with its own financial and eligibility requirementsSome German visa applicants must show a minimum bank balance, while others must meet a required annual salary to qualifyThis report explains four German visa types, their requirements, and the mini…

…what he viewed as a lack of investment in the club, despite earning £488,000 a day. The Portugal captain was reportedly dissatisfied with the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund's (PIF) backing of the club, particularly as rivals Al Hilal, which is also 75 per cent owned by the PIF, continued to strengthen. Among their…

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…Christian Comotto are also among the players selected for the first phase of pre-season. Portugal international Goncalo Ramos has not yet linked up with the squad as he remains on holiday following his country’s participation at the FIFA World Cup. Meanwhile, Kevin Zeroli has been left out after finishing last season w…

…to sign West Ham’s Mateus Fernandes were unsuccessful after Tottenham secured the Portugal international in an £85 million deal. United have since agreed moves for Chelsea midfielder Andrey Santos and former Leeds United goalkeeper Karl Darlow, but the uncertainty surrounding Ederson continues to leave a gap in the clu…

…neither might have reached alone. If Madrid displayed the perfection of Ronaldo’s craft, Portugal revealed the depth of his humanity. International football demanded something different from club competition because it asked one individual to carry the emotional weight of an entire nation. The tears that followed defea…

…as Spain’s super substitute after also scoring the stoppage-time winner against Portugal in the Round of 16. With the match level at 1-1 and appearing destined for extra time, Pau Cubarsi tested Belgium substitute goalkeeper Senne Lammens with a powerful long-range effort. Lammens, who had replaced the injured Thibaut…

By Adegboyega Adeleye Portugal have officially appointed Jorge Jesus as their new head coach, days after Roberto Martínez stepped down following the country’s exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed the appointment in an official statement on Friday, ending speculation over who w…

Jorge Jesus to take over as Portugal coach after World Cup exit Jorge Jesus is set to be appointed Portugal coach after Roberto Martínez stepped down in the wake of their World Cup exit. The Portuguese manager will succeed Roberto Martínez, who departed after his contract expired following Portugal's elimination from t…

…road to the top was anything but conventional. Born in Guinea-Bissau, he came to Portugal at the age of seven and had to swiftly adjust to his new surroundings. He progressed from Damaiense’s under-10s to Benfica’s academy before joining city rivals Sporting, where he rose to fame in Portuguese football. The Portugal U…

…player to score in the UEFA Champions League. Quenda most recently represented Portugal at the Under-21 level and was chosen for the Team of the Tournament for the 2025 European Championships. Welcome to Chelsea, Geovany!