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Exclusive interview with hat-trick hero Hugo Moutinho

Unprecedented feat for a Portuguese in Romania

This past Saturday saw one of the many Portuguese players plying their trade in Romania achieve a noteworthy feat. Midfielder Hugo Moutinho scored a hat-trick for second-division side, FC Drobeta. It was the first time a Portuguese had ever scored a hat-trick in an official match in the Eastern European country.

The three goals proved decisive as Drobeta beat Muresul Deva 3-2 away, thus moving up to third place in their quest to win promotion to the top flight. PortuGOAL caught up with Hugo Moutinho, cousin of Sporting captain Joao Moutinho, to find out more. >>

Paulo Sousa named manager of Queens Park Rangers

English club make surprise appointment of Portuguese

Former Portugal international Paulo Sousa has been named as manager of English Championship side Queens Park Rangers.

“It is an honour to be part of this project,” Sousa said of his appointment. “I have always wanted to work for a big club and I am very excited about the opportunity. I have great belief in my ideas and my coaching ability and I firmly believe I can achieve the objectives set by the management.” >>

Figo ready and raring to go after recovery from injury

Mourinho’s Inter prepare to face in-form Tiago and Juventus

Portuguese veteran Luis Figo has been given the all clear to make his comeback for Italian champions Inter against Juventus at the weekend, after a frustrating spell on the sidelines which he admits led him to consider retirement.

“Starting over is really hard, because you have to work even more and train in spite of the pain,” revealed the 127-time Portugal international. “Did I consider retirement? Yes, but I soon got that out of my head.” >>

Manuel Fernandes thanks coach Emery for rejuvenating his career

Midfielder sheds negative image and impresses at Valencia

Manuel Fernandes’ transit from villain to hero at Valencia has come as a surprise to many football observers in Spain, but the Portuguese midfielder insists that the support of manager Unai Emery has helped him regain his form and shed an unwanted public image.

“Of Emery I can only say good things. His relationship with us all is very good, and personally he has given me a lot of confidence,” said the former Benfica man. >>

Almeida’s stunning strike raises expectations in Bremen

General manager calls for consistency from Portugal striker

Werder Bremen general manager Klaus Allofs hopes Hugo Almeida’s stunning goal in the weekend victory over Cologne will spur the Portuguese striker on to perform on a more consistent basis.

“I would love to see him perform like that every week and score such goals,” Allofs said. “We have regularly commented on the massive amount of potential that he possesses. He’s got the pace, a powerful shot, and he’s agile enough to make a lot more of his ability.”
Read more and watch Almeida’s brilliant strike

Manuel Jose wins fourth African Champions League title

Portuguese coach’s success unstoppable in Egypt

Manuel Jose continued his incredible run of success at Egyptian club Al-Ahly by winning the African Champions League for a fourth time on Sunday.

“It’s a fantastic achievement,” said Jose after the match. “Now Ahly is the only club ever to win six Champions Leagues. Congratulations to Coton Sport but I think we deserved to win.” >>