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Benfica, Portugal’s talent factory, proud of its ‘gems’

Article Thomas Allnutt - 23 Oct 2019

The club surpassed bitter rivals Sporting Lisbon, cradle of Ronaldo, as the chief talent factory of Portugal

Mozambique votes in tense election after violent campaign

Africa Philippe Alfroy - 15 Oct 2019

The Frelimo party, which has ruled thenation since independence in 1975, is widely expected to again beat its former civil war foe Renamo

Ronaldo to miss all Portugal’s autumn internationals — coach

Article Agency - 4 Oct 2018

The five-time Ballon d'Or winner missed the two internationals Portugal played in September

Portugal concede late penalty to Iran

Article Agency - 25 Jun 2018

Portugal will face Uruguay on July 30 for a place in the quarter-finals after ending Iran's hopes of reaching the knockout phase for the first time

Last-gasp Aspas sees Spain draw 2-2 with Morocco

Article Agency - 25 Jun 2018

Morocco took the lead on 14 minutes when Boutaib took advantage of a horrible mix-up between Sergio Ramos and Andres Iniesta

Women take on football’s ‘sexist pigs’ in the battle for World Cup screen time

Article Sarah Smit - 25 Jun 2018

Vicki Sparks led coverage of the World Cup clash between Morocco and Portugal from Moscow's Luzhniki Stadium for BBC One last Wednesday

Real legend takes Spanish reins after shock sacking

Article Luke Feltham - 13 Jun 2018

Fernando Hierro has been appointed as Spain’s head coach for the World Cup after the extraordinary axing of Julen Lopetegui

Pundits recall Gentle Giant John Charles as Wales face Portugal in Euro 2016 semis

Article bogdan TagDiv - 4 Jul 2016

Gareth Bale has called on the Welsh and their fans to "find their inner dragon", but can the team do what no other has done before?

Angola hints at Portugal trade cuts amid corruption spat

Africa Staff Reporter - 16 Oct 2013

Angola has suggested that trade between it and its former coloniser could be at risk after it emerged that Portugal was investigating its officials.

EU cuts food aid to Portugal’s poor

Article Daniel Alvarenga - 15 Sep 2013

Spending cuts to European Union food aid programmes could leave Portugal's growing ranks of poor with even emptier plates.

Portuguese migrants flock to Mozambique to seek opportunities

Africa Irin News - 3 Jul 2013

The financial crisis in Europe has brought an influx of Portuguese migrants to Mozambique, creating employment opportunities in the process.

Portugal braces for deepened political crisis

Article Staff Reporter - 3 Jul 2013

Media say two more Portugal ministers are preparing to tender resignations, deepening the turmoil that could derail Lisbon's exit from a bailout.

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