Portugal has joined the list of nations that have officially recognised the Palestinian state ahead of the United Nations General Assembly’s annual session next week in New York. Palestinian statehood, along with the ongoing war in Gaza, is expected to dominate this year’s UNGA agenda. Lisbon will join three prominent …
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Portuguese Ambassador pledges more opportunities for Nigerian students
Amb. Paulo Santos, Portugal’s Ambassador to Nigeria, has pledged to explore and propose more opportunities to the Portuguese government for Nigerian students interested in studying in Portugal. Santos stated this at the 6th edition of the Nasarawa State University Keffi (NSUK) Special Lecture Series held in Keffi Local Government Area …
Read More »Portugal Will Play North Macedonia For A Place At The 2022 World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal to face North Macedonia on Tuesday for a spot in the tournament in Qatar after Cristiano Ronaldo’s side beat Turkey 3-1. The side coached by Fernando Santos find themselves comfortable position as they beat turkey 3 :1. Otávio , Jota and Matheus Nunes net as Cristiano …
Read More »Portugal Without Key Defenders For WC Play-Off
Ronaldo’s Portugal without first-choice centre-backs for 2022 World Cup play-off vs Turkey as Pepe ruled out With Ruben Dias previously sidelined, the road to this year’s tournament looks tricky Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal will be without both of their first-choice centre-backs for their Qatar 2022 World Cup qualifier against Turkey, …
Read More »Portugal lift inaugural UEFA Nations League trophy
It was a joyous moment as hosts Portugal claimed their second trophy in three years after beating the Netherlands 1-0 to win the inaugural European Nations League. The Portuguese triumphed at the 2016 European Championship and Goncalo Guedes’ second-half strike gave them a narrow victory in Porto. The Valencia …
Read More »Ronaldo, Bale battle for UEFA best player award
Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid team-mate Gareth Bale headlined a 10-man shortlist announced on Monday for the UEFA Best Player in Europe Award. Ronaldo struck the winning spot-kick as Real claimed an 11th Champions League title, beating city rivals Atletico Madrid on penalties in May, before leading his country …
Read More »Griezmann named best player of Euro 2016
UEFA has named French forward and tournament top scorer Antoine Griezmann as the best player of Euro 2016, a day after the hosts’ 1-0 final defeat to Portugal. “Antoine Griezmann was a threat in every game he played. He works hard for his team and possesses technique, vision and quality finishing,” …
Read More »Bundesliga,not Premier League,offers best value for Money
The Premier League has been ranked fourth for giving football fans value for money while Germany’s Bundesliga offers the best quality game for the price, according to a new index. Part of the reason for the Premier League’s ranking compared with the Bundesliga are their respective ticket prices, according to …
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