Olavo Quaresma
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Olavo Quaresma covers Portugal for Navigators Daily: match reports, transfer news, squad and injury updates, and the numbers behind them.
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Match reportPortugal U16s exit Football Federations Cup on penalties
Portugal's U16s saw their title defence end with a 5-4 penalty shootout loss to Ukraine after a 0-0 draw in the Football Federations Cup quarter-finals.
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National TeamJunior Kroupi confirms France choice, closes door on Portugal
The 20-year-old Bournemouth forward said he does not see himself representing a culture he does not know, definitively ending the possibility of playing for Portugal.
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Match reportPortugal U15 overcomes scare to beat Bangladesh at World Cup
Portugal's U15 team came from behind to beat Bangladesh 3-1 in the U15 World Cup in Azerbaijan, securing their second straight win.
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National TeamPortugal stars shine in Champions League ahead of Denmark qualifier
Vitinha and Bernardo Silva scored and João Neves assisted in Champions League wins, boosting Portugal's in-form squad ahead of their home qualifier against Denmark on 14 November.
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National TeamCristiano Ronaldo handed 30-day ban for leaving Portugal camp
Portugal have won all four Nations League matches without their suspended captain, who will return for the final group games against Denmark and Wales in November.
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National TeamPortuguese internationals shine across Europe in club action
Several Portugal internationals made key contributions for their clubs across Europe, with goals from Pedro Neto and Vitinha, as the national team rides a four-game winning streak.
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National TeamJorge Jesus assesses Portugal after four Nations League wins
Portugal's manager gave a positive assessment of his start, with four wins from four games securing qualification for the Nations League finals.
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National TeamCancelo scores in Champions League as Portugal stars shine for clubs
João Cancelo scored for Barcelona against Galatasaray as several Portugal internationals delivered key performances for their clubs across Europe between 7 and 14 October.
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National TeamCristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after being dropped for Denmark match
Captain Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal's training camp in Copenhagen after head coach Jorge Jesus told him he would not start the upcoming Nations League match against Denmark.
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National TeamCristiano Ronaldo sets Jorge Jesus exit as condition for Portugal return
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly made it clear he will only return to the Portugal national team if head coach Jorge Jesus leaves his post, casting doubt on his international future.
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National TeamPortugal climbs to fifth in FIFA world ranking
Portugal has climbed two places to fifth in the FIFA world ranking, overtaking Brazil and Morocco, following four Nations League victories.
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National TeamJesus says door remains open for Ronaldo's Portugal return
Portugal manager Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo's future with the national team is solely the player's decision, following the forward's departure from the Nations League camp.