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Thursday, 23 August 2012 16:42

PortuGOAL exclusiveMatt Jones: “Anything other than promotion will be a failure”

Belenenses firmly focused on getting back into Liga Zon Sagres

Matt JonesBelenenses have signalled their promotion intentions in 2012/13 by winning their first three games in the Segunda Liga to top the standings at this early stage. PortuGOAL caught up with Matt Jones, the English goalkeeper of the Lisbon club, who explained why one of Portugal’s most historical clubs “deserves to be in the top flight.” 
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Tuesday, 07 August 2012 12:43

Liga de Honra 2012/13: Preview 

Expanded second tier promises another entertaining edition

With the 2012/13 season in Portugal’s second tier (known last season as the Liga Orangina) getting underway this weekend, Ben Shave runs down the teams involved, and previews what ought to be a fascinating nine months of action. 
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Monday, 28 May 2012 21:06

B teams confirmed for Liga Orangina

Second tier to expand to 22 sides

It has been confirmed this evening that Portugal's second tier will host B teams for the first time next season. After months of speculation and no small amount of sniping; Porto, Benfica, Sporting, Braga, Marítimo and Vitória de Guimarães will field second-string outfits in the lower of the country's two professional divisions. 
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Friday, 27 April 2012 09:53

FPF gives green light to B teams

Six Liga Orangina places available for 2012/13

It was confirmed last night that the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has ratfied the proposal put forward by the Liga clubs for the introduction of B teams into the professional divisions, effective next season. In a communique posted on the FPF's website, Portuguese football's governing body confirmed the agreement, which allows for up to six new additions to the Liga Orangina. 
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