Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo included in Jorge Jesus’ first Portugal squad

Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed in July that the 2026 World Cup would be his last, but he was unwilling to make a hasty call on his international future.

Saudi side Al Taawoun hit with stadium closure and fine over ‘Jota’ chants

The chants sparked widespread criticism, including from Al Nassr captain and Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo, another of Jota’s former teammates, who urged authorities to take strong action.

Portugal says Israel undermining Palestinian state through settlement expansion

Portugal lawmakers set to reject no-confidence motion over embattled minister

Former F1 supremo Ecclestone stopped in Portugal over shotgun on private jet

Former chief executive of the Formula One Group Bernie Ecclestone acknowledged owning the gun, but said he was unaware it was in his luggage and dismissed the incident as “silly” and “tiny”.

UCI moves to strengthen race safety with live tracking after rider’s death

British rider Finlay Tarling died following an accident during the eighth stage of the Volta a Portugal on Aug 14.

Slow start, strong finish as Alcaraz makes US Open third round

Tennis - U.S. Open - Flushing Meadows, New York, United States - September 2, 2026 Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his second round match against Portugal's Jaime Faria IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters/Robert Deutsch

Funicular to be replaced in Portugal’s Lisbon after deadly accident that left 16 dead

Sixteen people, including 11 foreigners, died when the cable on the 140-year-old Gloria funicular broke and a carriage hurtled into a building in September 2025.

Former Bayern Munich quartet part of group investing in Portuguese side Estrela da Amadora

Estrela da Amadora’s French forward Benito Souza (left) celebrates scoring his team’s second goal with teammate Leandro Antonetti during the 2-2 Portuguese Primeira Liga draw with Sporting Lisbon at the Estadio Jose Gomes in Amadora on Aug 8.

Mourinho decries alleged bullying of Vinicius after Real’s win at Espanyol

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho celebrates after the match with Real Madrid’s Vinicius Junior.

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