Pitch dug up

Olhanense’s pitch at the José Arcanjo Stadium is undergoing extensive renovation work with new drainage being installed and large swathes of the turf being replaced. It is hoped that the

August 12, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

TOP FRIENDLY

Benfica took on Betis Seville in Portimão last Wednesday (after the Resident went to press). The friendly arranged at short notice will have given manager Jorge Jesus an opportunity to

August 12, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Cup fever

The draw for the second round of the Portuguese Cup brought the 16 Liga de Honra clubs (top tier ‘B’ teams are excluded) into the knock-out competition – Superliga representatives

August 12, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

September 7 results

Last week we asked readers if they believed that the Government’s decision to approve oil production plans for the country was a positive one? A majority of readers, 82% said

August 12, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Gold Award

André Jordan, the creator of Quinta do Lago and an entrepreneur much acclaimed for his contribution to the development of golf and tourism in the Algarve, as well as the

August 12, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

RECORD HIGH

Che Lagoense badminton star Pedro Martins has achieved his best world ranking at No 53 following his performance at the Olympic Games. The 22-year-old from Parchal is also the highest

August 12, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

ALGARVE UNITED!

Last seen in action during the 2006/07 season, Algarve United is making a return this October. Six years ago, the club folded due to financial difficulties but will make another

August 12, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn

Home winners!

Portimonense celebrated their second successive victory of the new season last Sunday afternoon. The previous weekend’s hat-trick hero Luis Carlos opened the scoring as early as the third minute before

August 6, 2012by Portugal ResidentIn