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Pinto da Costa banned for two years; Boavista relegated

“Final Whistle” corruption charges upheld

The Disciplinary Committee of the Portuguese Liga has come down hard on the culprits found guilty in the corruption case named the “Final Whistle”.

FC Porto president Pinto da Costa (pictured) has been suspended for two years and the club has been docked six points. Boavista have been relegated to the Liga Vitalis (second division) and former president Joao Loureiro suspended for four years.

Click here for full list of the corruptoion sentences and punishments
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Scolari keeps Portugal guessing ahead of Euro 2008 squad announcement

Surprises promised in defence and midfield

Portugal national team coach Luiz Felipe Scolari took to the airwaves on Thursday night as the World Cup winning coach went on Portuguese state television channel, RTP, to discuss the team’s prospects ahead of this summer European championship.

On the programme Grande Entrevista Scolari spoke candidly, as he always does, letting some of his selections for the 23-man squad be known, while not revealing all and promising “some surprises” >>

Related: Let’s help Scolari! Pick your Portugal squad

Portuguese players taste glory the length and breadth of Europe

Round-up of highly successful week for Portuguese abroad

As domestic campaigns across Europe draw to a close, this midweek’s action proved hugely successful for various Portuguese players across the continent.

There were trophies for Partizan Belgrade of Serbia and CFR Cluj of Romania, while Hugo Almeida (Werder Bremen) and Vitor Pele (Inter, pictured) were both on the score sheet in crucial wins for their clubs. Meanwhile, FC Basel and Paris Saint-Germain edged closer to league and cup silverware respectively with positive results, and Real Madrid celebrated their title win with a crushing victory over fierce rivals Barcelona. >>

Sporting linked to swoops for trio of old boys

Marco Caneira, Hugo Viana & Fabio Rochemback to return?

Although heavily focussed on getting the point Sporting need against Boavista on Sunday to ensure qualification for next season’s Champions League, Paulo Bento and the club’s directors are busy planning for next season.

The Lisbon outfit are not expected to make wholesale changes to their squad, but the names of three former players who all enjoyed success at Alvalade have surfaced as possible reinforcements for the next campaign: Marco Caneira, Hugo Viana and Fabio Rochemback. >>

Ricardo Cadu and Antonio Semedo tell of Cluj joy

Portuguese pair revel in Romanian Championship victory

The remarkable story of CFR Cluj goes on, with the success of the club that came from nowhere showing no sign of abating.

After finishing 3rd last year and qualifying the Uefa Cup for the first time, Cluj fans yesterday celebrated the greatest moment in the team’s 100-year history as they clinched the Romanian Championship. Speaking to PortuGOAL, two of the clubs Portuguese heroes, captain Ricardo Cadu and Antonio Semedo, gave their reaction to the conquest. >>