Invisible spray for World Cup finals
Sepp Blatter, FIFA President, has announced that a vanishing spray will be used at free-kicks to mark a line on the ground where the defensive wall and ball must be
Holland to fine-tune World Cup tactics in the Algarve
The Algarve has yet again been chosen to host the Dutch football team for a week-long training session before a main international competition. According to Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad, the
World Cup update
Portugal did not enjoy the luck of the draw held in Brazil last Friday afternoon. Ronaldo and company will have to be at their best come next June if they
Top clash
As the Algarve Resident was going to press, Portimonense were preparing on Wednesday afternoon for their biggest challenge of the season so far. Following the postponement of last weekend’s trip
Olhanense return home
On Sunday Olhanense return to their home ground in Olhão for the Portugal Cup 4th round tie against SC Braga – kick-off 5pm. This game does not come under the
Portimão held
Well organised visitors Sporting Covilhã enjoyed the better of the first half at Portimão’s municipal stadium last Sunday afternoon, and went into the half-time interval a goal in front thanks
A game of two halves!
By Chris Wright Olhanense and Gil Vicente were both hoping to move away from the relegation zone with victory at the José Arcanjo Stadium in Olhão last Saturday. It was
Portuguese football suffers financial setback
BWIN has suspended its operations in Portugal following last September’s court ruling which outlawed the activities of online bookmakers. Last week the original court ruling, which followed a complaint by the Portuguese
EURO 2012 special
Portugal were less than fortunate at last Friday’s European Championship draw in the Ukraine. Cristiano Ronaldo, Nani and company will have to be at their very best to advance from
Brazilian football boss under investigation
FIFA has once again been rocked after it emerged that one of President Sepp Blatter’s strongest allies is being probed over an alleged €4 million payment made to a company