Olavo Quaresma
Portugal Daily
Olavo Quaresma covers Portugal for Portugal Daily: match reports, transfer news, squad and injury updates, and the numbers behind them.
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National TeamPortugal Football Summit gathers stars in Oeiras this September
The second edition of the Portugal Football Summit runs from 23-25 September at the Cidade do Futebol, featuring figures like FIFA's Romy Gai and UEFA's Nadine Keßler.
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OpinionVieri's blunt critique of Ronaldo's Portugal display
Christian Vieri expressed strong disappointment with Cristiano Ronaldo's performance in Portugal's knockout loss to Spain, stating the forward should not have played the full 90 minutes.
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Match reportPortugal's 2026 World Cup Campaign and Current Standings
Portugal's 2026 World Cup run ended with a loss to Spain, leaving them 2nd in the standings, two points behind leaders Colombia.
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Match reportPortugal's World Cup ends with Spain loss in last 16
Portugal's 2026 World Cup campaign ended in the Round of 16 with a 1-0 defeat to Spain, who scored a late winner to progress.
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Match reportPortugal's World Cup 2026 run ends in last 16 defeat to Spain
Portugal's 2026 World Cup campaign ended in the Round of 16 with a 1-0 loss to Spain, concluding a tournament that began with an unbeaten group stage.
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Match reportPortugal World Cup Standing and Upcoming Fixtures
Portugal are 2nd in World Cup 2026 qualifying, two points behind leaders Colombia, with a crucial home fixture against Wales scheduled for September.
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National TeamWelink Energy files for insolvency after Solara4 failures
The UK firm Welink Energy Portugal 2 UK, owner of Portugal’s largest solar plant Solara4, has entered insolvency proceedings. The 219-MW facility in Alcoutim, Algarve, has seen consistent production shortfalls and revenues below forecasts, while a €400 million hybridisation plan was rejected by the Portuguese Environment Agency.
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National TeamOver 2,000 Fans Celebrate Portugal+ Day at the City of Football
On Portugal+ Day, the Portuguese Football Federation headquarters welcomed over 2,000 registered Portugal+ members with games, music, and a showcase by Portugal Legends.
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TransfersZé Rafael signs one-year contract with Alverca
The midfielder Zé Rafael, 33, former Santos, signs a one-year contract with Alverca, a Portuguese club. After 40 games and 2 goals for Santos, he joins Alverca following his July contract termination.
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TransfersMüller and Hummels invest €40M in Estrela da Amadora
Thomas Müller and Mats Hummels bought 90% of Estrela da Amadora’s SAD for €40 million (R$240 million) in 2024. The deal is part of a German group that will take over the club’s professional football operations.
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Match reportArthur Cabral misses goal and Botafogo eliminated
Forward Arthur Cabral missed a goal at the 23rd minute of the first half, when Botafogo led 1-0 against Cienciano in the Copa Sul-America on 20/8. The miss was widely discussed by Portuguese media and led to Botafogo’s elimination.
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TransfersBarcelona eye Gonçalo Inácio to boost defense
Barcelona's sporting director Deco plans to sign Gonçalo Inácio, a 24‑year‑old defender from Sporting Lisbon, to strengthen the Catalan side this summer. The deal would include a €60 million release clause.