André Villas-Boas voted new FC Porto president in overwhelming election victory

04/28/2024

The longest and most successful presidency in football history anywhere in the world came to an end this Saturday night.André Villas-Boas was elected the new president of Futebol Clube do Porto, ending Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa’s 42-year reign.A record turnout of 26,741 voters – smashing the previou

Benfica kept alive by late Marcos Leonardo brace

04/27/2024

Benfica 3-1 Sp. BragaBenfica have killed off Sporting’s hopes of celebrating a Primeira Liga title triumph this weekend against FC Porto after battling towards a 3-1 victory at home to Sporting de Braga, this evening.The visitors put the pressure on the Eagles, navigating through turbulence from the

Friends turned foes battle for power in Porto’s historic presidential elections

04/26/2024

Porto fans vote on Saturday: Pinto da Costa or André Villas-Boas?Tomorrow, Saturday 27 April 2024, is set to be a monumental day for the future of FC Porto. Indeed, the visit of league leaders Sporting to the Estádio do Dragão the day after has been relegated almost to a sideshow this weekend for Po

Primeira Liga Jornada 31 preview: top four face off in decisive double header

04/26/2024

Spicy weekend in store: Porto v Sporting & Benfica v BragaFor many people at the beginning of the season, Jornada 31 stood out as a potential season highlight with not one but two clássicos as Benfica were scheduled to play against Braga, and Porto against Sporting. Coupled with the fact that there

Portugal eyeing more glory at UEFA Nations League 2024/2025: new format and implications for the Seleção

04/26/2024

While most Portugal fans are looking forward to this summer’s European Championship in Germany, another competition where the Seleção have experienced glory recently gets off the ground later this year.Portugal won the inaugural Nations League in 2019 and the Seleção will be eyeing more success in a

Bruno Fernandes maintains unrelenting form to inspire United win [video]

04/25/2024

Bruno Fernandes is one of Portugal’s most in-form players and the midfielder was again the catalyst for Manchester United’s 4-2 victory over Sheffield United on Wednesday evening.United twice came from behind to see off the Premier League relegation-battlers, with Fernandes supplying an assist as we

The Long Ball Futebol Podcast: Sporting edge closer to the title and Roger Schmidt’s future at Benfica

04/24/2024

In this week’s Long Ball Futebol podcast Sporting edge closer to clinching the Primeira Liga title with a big win against an impressive Vitória side. Benfica get past Farense comfortably but does fan unrest spell the end for Roger Schmidt at Benfica?Plus Porto and Braga win in the fight for third pl

Portugal’s Euro 1996 campaign revisited

04/23/2024

With excitement building ahead of the fast approaching 2024 European Championship, it’s time to take a trip back in time and relive a tournament that was a precursor to the golden era of the modern-day Seleção.There was a palpable feeling that something exciting was brewing in Portuguese football af

Must-have sports collectibles for Benfica and Portugal fans

04/23/2024

There’s a new must-have range of sports collectibles for Benfica and FPF fans; Alloy Collectors Metal Jerseys, a fantastic new and unique collection of innovative collectibles featuring iconic football clubs.Each shirt, crafted in etched stainless steel, stands approximately 11cm tall and is perfect

More Ángel Di María magic as Benfica beat Farense 3-1 in Faro

04/23/2024

Benfica took a big step towards securing second spot in the Primeira Liga after beating Farense 3-1 at Estádio de São Luís.The Ángel Di María and Alexander Bah overload created the Eagles’ first goal in the 16th minute, Bah’s cross converted by Orkun Kökçü.Farense equalsied seven minutes later, Moha