# Portugal

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# Injury Scare

Worry for Belgium as Vincent Kompany limps off in dull pre-World Cup friendly

An injury scare for Kompany was one of the few incidents of note in Saturday’s goalless draw with Portugal.

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Jun 2nd 2018, 10:40 PM

# Review

Euro 2016 champions Portugal held by England's upcoming World Cup opponents

Goals from Anice Badri and Fakhreddine Ben Youssef saw Tunisia come from behind to draw 2-2.

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May 28th 2018, 10:59 PM

# Leading the line

Ronaldo leads Portugal's 23-man World Cup squad

The European champions have no place for Renato Sanches.

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May 17th 2018, 9:13 PM

# violent scenes

50 masked men attack Portuguese club's players and officials at training ground

Sporting’s top scorer Bas Dost received head injuries during the incident, which comes days before the Portuguese Cup final.

58.0k

May 16th 2018, 5:02 PM

# dropped out

Fabio Coentrao won't represent Portugal at World Cup 'after a very tiring season'

Real Madrid full-back Fabio Coentrao, who spent this season at Sporting CP, says physical exhaustion prevents him from playing this summer.

12.4k

May 15th 2018, 8:48 AM

# Chip off the old block

'I felt jitters in my stomach' - Patrick Kluivert's son makes senior Netherlands debut at 18

The Ajax teenager came off the bench for a late cameo in last night’s 3-0 win over European champions Portugal.

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Mar 27th 2018, 1:28 PM

# Stuttgart

Over 100 passengers stranded after co-pilot showed up drunk

Police entered the cockpit of the plane in Stuttgart to find the 40-year-old in a “highly intoxicated condition”.

33.9k

Mar 24th 2018, 2:59 PM

# WAlks the walk

Ronaldo: I don't just say I'm the best, I prove it too

The Real Madrid star dismissed his critics after being named the best Portuguese Player of 2017 yesterday.

7.9k

Mar 20th 2018, 8:07 AM

# Portugal

Irish physicist sentenced to 7 years in psychiatric hospital for attempting to kill professor with axe

During his trial, Colin Gloster (37) said he was “desperate, broke, hungry and afraid of becoming homeless”.

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Mar 8th 2018, 6:49 PM

# wait a second...

Portuguese police detain man after finding cocaine inside fake arse

Police said a “considerable amount of cocaine” was found inside the concealed pouches.

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Feb 13th 2018, 1:58 PM

# MMA

Joao Carvalho inquest rules misadventure - fighter was hit with 41 blows to head

Joao Carvalho died on 11 April 2016 after he was knocked out during an MMA fight in the National Boxing Stadium

30.2k

Feb 8th 2018, 7:44 PM

# Tipperary

Construction workers had to live in terrible conditions, court hears

20 workers allege they were underpaid while working for Portuguese companies hired to build a section of the N7.

22.6k

Jan 11th 2018, 11:10 PM

# Unstoppable

Ronaldo: 'I've always wanted to make my mark in the world of football and I've done it'

After receiving his fifth Ballon d’or earlier this month Cristiano Ronaldo said he was honoured to share an era of individual success with Barcelona’s Lionel Messi.

4.8k

Dec 16th 2017, 11:21 AM

# Portugal

Ryanair pilots in Portugal serve notice of 24 hour strike on 20 December

This is the same time that Irish pilots in Ryanair who are members of Ialpa intend to undertake strike action.

9.9k

Dec 13th 2017, 9:57 PM

# Strike

Ryanair pilots based in Portugal in union have voted for industrial action

The Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association says, “The pilot issues which gave rise to the flight cancellations in Ryanair earlier this year have not been adequately addressed.”

14.5k

Dec 5th 2017, 10:56 PM

# eastern promise

World Cup 2018: Germany start against Mexico as Russia face Saudi Arabia in big kick-off

The Iberian derby between Spain and Portugal is the pick of the World Cup 2018 group stage draw, with Germany starting against Mexico.

8.8k

Dec 1st 2017, 4:51 PM

# road to russia

Here's the full draw for next summer's Fifa World Cup in Russia

Vladimir Putin addressed the audience before Gary Lineker hosted the draw in Moscow.

28.3k

Dec 1st 2017, 4:04 PM

# Apology

Web Summit organiser apologises over 'offensive' dinner at Portugal's National Pantheon

A number of Portugal’s important national figures are buried at the Pantheon.

44.7k

Nov 14th 2017, 9:09 AM

# Lisbon

Irish man in his 60s dies in drowning incident while on holiday in Portugal

It’s understood the man got into difficulty while swimming on Friday night.

47.0k

Oct 22nd 2017, 8:24 AM

# Wildfires

At least 27 dead as Ophelia winds blast wildfires across Portugal and Spain

A state of emergency has been declared in Portugal.

32.7k

Oct 16th 2017, 2:57 PM

# Tax fraud

Ex-Chelsea defender Ricardo Carvalho given seven-month prison sentence for tax fraud

The Shanghai SIPG defender has received a prison sentence in Spain after pleading guilty to tax crimes, but is unlikely to go behind bars.

10.8k

Oct 7th 2017, 12:12 PM

# Assassination Attempt

Russian gang suspected of assassination attempt on Kinahan leader in Portugal

The incident happened earlier this month.

82.4k

Sep 20th 2017, 12:05 AM

# soaked up

Climate change blamed for Portugal facing its worst drought in more than 20 years

The Pego do Altar reservoir is now almost empty of water.

19.1k

Sep 17th 2017, 6:00 PM

# Motherhood

Portuguese medics clear woman's bid to bear grandchild

Gestational surrogacy was legalised in Portugal in 2016.

15.8k

Sep 9th 2017, 7:15 PM

# Religious Festival

Three days of mourning in Madeira after falling tree kills 13 people

Dozens more were injured, some seriously.

11.5k

Aug 16th 2017, 10:54 AM

# Madeira

'It happened in the middle of mass': 12 killed and 50 injured by falling tree at religious Portuguese festival

A 200-year-old oak tree fell on people gathered outside a church.

30.0k

Aug 15th 2017, 8:34 PM

# abrantes

Residents evacuated as firefighters warn of worsening wildfires in Portugal

“There are still two active fronts which are a cause for concern,” authorities said.

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Aug 11th 2017, 7:11 AM

# Reaction

'Do you think he should answer questions about issues outside the game?'

Ronaldo again refused to answer questions following his nation’s 1-0 defeat of Russia in the Confederations Cup

3.7k

Jun 22nd 2017, 9:50 AM

# Confederations Cup

Feisty game ends with mass brawl as Mexico survive New Zealand scare

Second-half goals by Benfica’s Raul Jimenez and Oribe Peralta sealed the win.

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Jun 21st 2017, 9:39 PM

# who else

Prolific Ronaldo proves the difference as Portugal pour misery on hosts Russia

The European champions were 1-0 winners in the Confederations Cup this evening.

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Jun 21st 2017, 8:08 PM

# Forest fires

Prime Minister demands 'immediate answers' as forest fires continue to rage in Portugal

Earlier reports had suggested a plane had crashed while attempting to battle the blazes.

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Jun 20th 2017, 5:46 PM

# Victims

Four-year-old boy whose parents were on honeymoon among dead in Portugal fires

At least 64 people have died in fires that swept through the centre of the country at the weekend.

23.1k

Jun 20th 2017, 7:51 AM

# Devastation

Portugal in mourning as firefighters continue to battle deadly wildfire

At least 62 people died as the fire swept through central Portugal at the weekend.

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Jun 19th 2017, 10:43 AM

# Portugal

Death toll from raging Portuguese forest fire rises to at least 62

Portugal was sweltering under a severe heatwave yesterday with temperatures exceeding 40 degrees celsius in several regions.

42.6k

Jun 18th 2017, 4:32 PM

# Speculation

Cristiano Ronaldo makes 'irreversible decision' to leave Real Madrid - reports

A Portuguese newspaper claims the superstar is seeking a shock exit from the Spanish club,

52.0k

Jun 16th 2017, 2:54 PM

# Portugal

Family set up GoFundMe after Irishman found dead at Algarve holiday apartment

30-year-old Daryl Dargan had been on a trip to Portugal.

30.5k

May 23rd 2017, 12:59 PM

# Albufeira

Irishman found dead at Algarve apartment

The Policia Judiciaria in the region are investigating the death.

41.5k

May 22nd 2017, 7:49 PM

# melancholy ballad

Portugal scores first ever Eurovision with simple ballad (and not a glitzy backup dancer in sight)

The fado-tinged song “Amar Pelos Dois” was performed by 27-year-old Salvador Sobral, who is awaiting a heart transplant.

19.3k

May 14th 2017, 9:56 AM

# Pilgrimage

Can't make it to Fatima? Why not 'rent-a-pilgrim' for €2,500

Portuguese native Carlos Gil is paid to take pilgrimages for people.

10.9k

May 14th 2017, 8:30 AM

# the saints of fatima

Pope Francis makes Fatima child shepherds saints

The Virgin Mary is said to have appeared to three children at the Portuguese site.

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May 13th 2017, 12:55 PM