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Friday, 24 May 2013 14:49

Moutinho and Rodríguez sign for Monaco

French club pay €70 million for Porto duo

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joao-moutinho-20101125.jpgPorto pair João Moutinho and James Rodríguez have signed for newly-promoted Ligue I outfit Monaco.
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Wednesday, 22 May 2013 22:06

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Matt Jones: “The season
s only just finished, but I can’t wait for the next one to start!”

End-of-season interview with Belenenses goalkeeper

matt-jones-belenenses-mag-cover.jpgHistorical Portuguese club Belenenses will be back in the Portuguese top flight next season after a magnificent season saw them run away with the Segunda Liga title, smashing the points record for the division in the process. PortuGOAL caught up with one of the heroes of the resurgent Restelo club, their ever-present English goalkeeper Matt Jones.
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Tuesday, 21 May 2013 17:28

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Premier League review

A season that will perhaps be best remembered for Sir Alex Ferguson retiring as Manchester United boss, after 26 years and 38 trophies, saw Portugal's representatives enjoy (or endure in José Bosingwa's case) - mixed fortunes in the Premier League.

PortuGOAL's Stephen Gillett summarises how the 'Lusitanos' fared in England's top flight, grades their respective campaigns on the well-known 'Corker-Kosher-Stinker' scale and gives a thought to whether they will grace the competition again next season.
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Tuesday, 21 May 2013 08:46

Leonardo Jardim in the Sporting hot seat

Ex Braga coach signs two-year contract at the Alvalade

leonardo-jadim-sporting-presentation.jpgLeonardo Jardim is the new coach of Sporting Clube de Portugal. The 38 year-old was yesterday presented at the Alvalade after signing a two-year contract.
 
Jardim has never hidden the fact he is a Sporting fan, and he reiterated his delight at joining the club. “As a 15 year-old kid, looking at the television, I had a dream that I would train this club one day. I’m extremely happy this dream has come true.” His words triggered a spontaneous round of applause from the Sporting supporters present at the unveiling.
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Sunday, 19 May 2013 19:52

FC Porto champions of Portugal 2012/13!

porto-champions-201213.jpgA goal in each half from Lucho González and Jackson Martínez gave FC Porto a 2-0 victory at Paços de Ferreira to clinch the Portuguese championship. The Dragons win their third successive title, finishing one point ahead of Benfica.
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Wednesday, 15 May 2013 22:23

Benfica 1-2 Chelsea tactical breakdown

Benfica shine but falter at the end

CHE_SLB_Line_ups.pngChelsea all but emulated the fashion in which they conquered last season's Champions League with a dramatic goal from a right-sided corner kick in the final moments of the match - this time in the 92nd minute, through Branislav Ivanovic.
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