Olhanense battle for justice
As well as protest banners appearing all over the area, the Algarve Football Association (AFA) has strongly supported the Olhão club’s campaign for justice following the Portuguese Football Federation’s (FPF)
Portimonense: Sound bites
With a likely resumption of top division football in Portugal only just over two weeks away, Portimonense have gone public with a statement saying that “we want to restore confidence
Balling in the Algarve – an American’s experience playing basketball for Portimonense
An American basketball player playing in Portugal for the first time enjoyed a fantastic season in Portimão, helping local team Portimonense reach the eighth spot of their league which would
Portimonense: bones of contention
Following last weekend’s end to the state of emergency, Portimonense, along with other clubs, resumed training on Monday for the first time since March 12. All players, divided into two
Uproar at Olhanense
Olhão mayor António Miguel Pina has joined the chorus of criticism of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) following its decision to promote Vizela and Arouca from the Campeonato de Portugal
Farense promoted to Primeira Liga
At a meeting of the professional football league on Tuesday, it was announced that SC Farense and CD Nacional (Madeira) will be promoted to the topflight whilst Casa Pia (Lisbon)
Portimonense: shaping up
Portimonense, and Portuguese professional football in general, is eagerly awaiting the determinations made by Thursday’s council of ministers meeting due to map out a return to relative normality. The indications
Football to restart in June?
Reliable sources indicate that Olhanense players will commence training in about two weeks’ time, with the Campeonato de Portugal play-offs being staged behind closed doors in June. Further guidelines are
Algarve offers to host remaining Liga NOS football fixtures
The Algarve’s football association (AFA) is open to the idea of hosting the remaining Liga NOS first league football matches ‘behind closed doors’ in the Algarve. So said the association’s
Olhanense players thank fans
Popular captain Leleco – he often joins fans in the local café after games – has thanked supporters via the club’s website for their support during these troubled times. Goalkeeper