WIN VIP football tickets
THE RESIDENT, in association with the organisers of the Algarve Challenge Cup, is offering readers the chance to win a pair of VIP tickets to the final day of matches
Mourinho invests in his special place
By: ELOISE WALTON eloise@the-resident.com FORMER CHELSEA manager José Mourinho described his investment in the Palácio da Quinta Resort and Spa development in the Algarve as a very low risk margin,
Racetrack on schedule for Superbikes
By: CECÍLIA PIRES cecilia@portugalresident.com AUTÓDROMO INTERNACIONAL do Algarve, the ambitious race track under construction in Portimão, will be ready in time for the Portuguese round of the Superbike World Championship,
Dakar rally ends before it begins
Dakar rally cancelled for security reasons SAFETY CONCERNS in the African Republic of Mauritania have led to the cancellation of the 2008 Lisbon-Dakar rally. Race organisers confirmed the cancellation on
Lisbon-Dakar rally cancelled
SAFETY CONCERNS in the African Republic of Mauritania have led to the cancellation of the 2008 Lisbon-Dakar rally, which was due to start tomorrow (Saturday). Daniel Bilalian of France-Televisions, a
Dakar timetable announced
THE OFFICIAL start of the 30th Dakar Rally will be preceded by a three-day administrative phase at Lisbon’s Belém Cultural Centre, during which time visitors are also welcome to inspect
England Under 20s come to the Algarve
ENGLAND’S NATIONAL Under 20s Rugby Union team is due to arrive in the Algarve on Sunday for a five-day training camp at Browns Sports and Leisure Club, in Vilamoura. The
World sports round-up. Stars of the turf
THE NATIONAL Hunt season is well under way, and the early signs are that Cheltenham Gold Cup winner Kauto Star will once more dominate the top division of steeple chasing.
Algarve sports round-up. On target
THE NORA football stadium at Ferreiras near Albufeira was the venue for the fourth and last stage of the national field target shooting championships last week. The open air contest
Algarve sports round-up. French wave in Faro
THE FIRST stage of the European Longboard Tour in Faro featuring many of the best surfers in Europe saw Frenchman Timothee Creignou take top honours. Second and third places were