Eagles swoop at Guadiana

Benfica laid the foundations of their Guadiana Tournament success during their opening match against Paris Saint-Germain. Goals from Cardozo, Jara and Saviola at the Stadium of the Algarve set up

July 21, 2011by shareitIn

Beautiful game

Record Algarve Cup title holders and regular March visitors to the region, the USA were surprisingly beaten in the final of the Women’s World Cup in Germany on Sunday. Despite

July 21, 2011by shareitIn

A farewell to Ralf Pinto

Ralf Pinto, the longstanding president of the Jewish Community of the Algarve, was honoured during a special funeral service on August 14. More than 120 people attended the service, the

July 18, 2011by shareitIn

Amendoeira welcomes The Posh

Peterborough United FC held an intensive pre-season training camp between July 3 and 9 at the Amendoeira Sports Club, based at the Amendoeira Golf Resort, near Silves. Peterborough United FC,

July 14, 2011by shareitIn

Head-to-head

It appears that those in a position to help have finally appreciated the seriousness of the plight Portimão FC finds itself in. Last Wednesday’s sixth attempt to find someone willing

July 14, 2011by shareitIn

Kick off!

The 11th International Guadiana Tournament gets under way at the Stadium of the Algarve today (Friday). According to organisers the prestigious pre-season friendly has been moved from Vila Real de

July 14, 2011by shareitIn

Big challenge

Algarve golfer Ricardo Santos celebrated the biggest success of his career in Sweden last weekend. The 28-year-old Oceânico Victoria course Pro carded seven birdies on his way to a 16-under-par

July 6, 2011by shareitIn

Cutting back

The number of vehicles available for use by members of the new Portuguese Government is to be reduced. Another new cost-cutting measure being introduced is the renovation of the existing

July 6, 2011by shareitIn

Hot formula

Lewis Hamilton spent an enjoyable day at the behest of McLaren-sponsor Vodafone in Estoril last week. The ‘Hot Laps’ promotion provided loyal telecom giant customers with the opportunity to sample

July 6, 2011by shareitIn

Under sail

A total of 225 young sailors representing 37 countries are currently competing in the European Optimist-class Championships which will reach their climax off Tavira on Sunday. Amongst the candidates hoping

July 6, 2011by shareitIn