Exciting midfielder signs for Olhanense
French-born 22-year-old David Viana has signed a contract until the end of the season. Olhanense have been attempting to sign Viana, who has dual French/Portuguese nationality, since the start of
Change at the top
Director || Nicola Pecini has taken on the role of Director of Football at Olhanense following the resignation of Igor Campedelli who will continue to be the representative of the
Football, reality TV and celebrities among most popular Google searches
Football, reality TV and the death of celebrities were the most popular topics Portuguese people searched for using Google in 2014. How to make “easy money” and details of next-gen
Benfica march on
The Eagles supporters in Portugal were in good voice last Sunday (December 14) as they crowded into bars and cafés to watch Benfica record their first league victory away at
Olhanense face financial struggle
Like many professional football clubs in Portugal, the SC Olhanense SAD (limited liability company) are in serious need of additional investment. Lack of leadership and sponsorship at national level has
Pedro Correia quits as Farense coach
Pedro Correia has stepped down as coach of Farense after being offered a leading job at an unnamed Chinese club. He is being replaced temporarily by physical trainer Antero Afonso.
Algarve Stadium to open Portugal’s first referee academy
A few months after Portugal’s 2014/15 football season kicked off for the first time with professional referees as opposed to amateurs, news has now surfaced that Estádio do Algarve will
Estádio do Algarve avenue named after football legend Eusébio
Eusébio, the greatest player ever to wear the Portugal shirt, was honoured by Loulé municipality on the eve of the Portugal-Armenia game. The southern access road to the Estádio do
Ronaldo leads Portugal for EURO qualifier in Faro
When Cristiano Ronaldo leads out Portugal for their EURO qualifier against Armenia at the Algarve Stadium, Faro, this Friday, it will be the first competitive international at the stadium since
American-style football open practice and tryouts
The Algarve Pirates are preparing for their third season, the Portuguese American Football League (Liga Portuguesa de Futebol Americano). Practices have begun on Tuesdays at 9pm and Thursdays at 9.30