The Portugal News23 SeptBasketball in Portugal Has Built a Fanbase That Goes Well Beyond Football's Shadow
Zilvinas Vasciunas, a sports and esports content strategist at Smart Betting Guide, has spent years watching how audiences migrate between passive spectatorship and active, data-driven engagement.
The Portugal News23 SeptPortugal has the lowest sport practice levels in European Union
Portugal is the country in the European Union where the population claims to practice sport the least, with 68% of respondents saying they never do so and only 4% exercising daily, according to a Eurobarometer survey.
The Portugal News21 SeptPorto Take Control of the Title Race with Statement Clássico Victory
Seven matches into the Liga Portugal season, it would be reckless to declare the title race over. But after Sunday's (20 September) Clássico at the Dragão, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: FC Porto are firmly in control of the championship narrative. Their 3-1 victory over Benfica not only preserved their perf
The Portugal News21 SeptLego-focused market returns to Portugal
The Crasto Sports Complex in Baguim do Monte,in the Gondomar municipality, will be hosting the fourth edition of BrickMarket on 11 October.
The Portugal News18 SeptThe social drama of Volta in Lisbon
Centre for Support for the Homeless warns of social consequences linked to the national recycling system.
The Portugal News18 SeptPortuguese national football team announced for the Nations League
Goalkeeper Samuel Soares (Benfica), defender Nuno Tavares (Lazio), midfielder João Palhinha (Benfica), and forward Fábio Silva (Borussia Dortmund) are the new faces in the first list from new Portuguese football coach Jorge Jesus.
Portugal Resident18 SeptPortugal’s second-tier Torreense stun Lillestrøm with historic Europa League debut win
Torreense’s remarkable footballing fairytale has continued at the European level. The Portuguese second-division side marked their first-ever match in European competition with a stunning 2-1 away victory over Lillestrøm in The post Portugal’s second-tier Torreense stun Lillestrøm with historic Europa League debut win
Portugal Resident17 SeptControversy over the Porto half-marathon: 10 participants end up in hospital
The race, held in temperatures hovering around 30 degrees, forced medical teams to intervene in several situations. Organisers speak of “heat strokes” and say that many participants may not have The post Controversy over the Porto half-marathon: 10 participants end up in hospital appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident17 SeptPM tees off at Portugal Open
Prime Minister Luís Montenegro traded the political arena for the golf course on Wednesday (September 16), teeing up at the Portugal Open and using the occasion to talk up the The post PM tees off at Portugal Open appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News16 SeptThe Portugal Open golf tournament returns to the DP World Tour in 2027
The historic Portugal Open will once again be part of the DP World Tour calendar in 2027, the main European golf circuit announced, returning to the Oitavos Dunes Links Golf course in Cascais.
The Portugal News16 SeptFormula 1 returns to Portugal in 2027
The Formula 1 Portuguese Grand Prix will be held on 20 June, being the ninth race of the 2027 World Championship, according to the announced calendar.
Portugal Resident16 SeptLisbon mayor calls for end of Volta recycling scheme
Lisbon Mayor Carlos Moedas has called on the government to immediately scrap Portugal’s Volta bottle and can deposit-return scheme, claiming it has created serious social and urban hygiene problems in The post Lisbon mayor calls for end of Volta recycling scheme appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident16 SeptLagoa furious after road markings painted over ‘dangerous’ EN125 link
Lagoa Council has accused national infrastructure authority Infraestruturas de Portugal (IP) of painting new road markings over a badly deteriorated stretch of road without first repairing the surface, describing the The post Lagoa furious after road markings painted over ‘dangerous’ EN125 link appeared first on Portug
Portugal Resident15 SeptPetition against Portugal’s Volta recycling scheme signed by over 37,000
A petition calling for the suspension of Portugal’s Volta bottle and can deposit-return system has surpassed 37,000 signatures, as criticism of the scheme continues several months after its launch. The The post Petition against Portugal’s Volta recycling scheme signed by over 37,000 appeared first on Portugal Resident
Portugal Resident14 SeptErnie Els: “We wanted to create more than a golf course”
One month after Zach Johnson lifted the inaugural Portugal Invitational trophy, the impact of the tournament continues to be felt far beyond the leaderboard. The successful debut of PGA TOUR The post Ernie Els: “We wanted to create more than a golf course” appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News14 SeptNew coach of Madeira football team proud
Nacional's new coach, Alexandre Santos, admitted it is a "great privilege" to coach a club in the Portuguese First Division for the first time in his career, setting survival as the main goal.
The Portugal News12 SeptCoimbra hosts first Pink October Race
The main objectives of the first edition of the Pink October Race in Coimbra, on 10 October at 5pm, are to raise public awareness about breast cancer prevention and promote healthy lifestyle habits through sport.
The Portugal News10 SeptPortugal faces Denmark in a football match in Braga
Portugal, the trophy holder, will host Denmark at the Municipal Stadium of Braga on 14 November for the fifth round of Group A4 of the 2026/27 edition of the Nations League, announced the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF).
Portugal Resident10 SeptFour Portuguese stars nominated for 2026 Ballon d’Or
Four Portuguese internationals have been named among the 30 nominees for the 2026 Ballon d’Or, with Bruno Fernandes, Nuno Mendes, João Neves and Vitinha all in contention for football’s most The post Four Portuguese stars nominated for 2026 Ballon d’Or appeared first on Portugal Resident .
Portugal Resident9 SeptHyatt Regency Vilamoura hosts charity padel tournament
The Hyatt Regency Vilamoura Algarve will host a charity padel tournament on Saturday, September 26, with all registration fees going towards school supplies for children supported by Casa da Primeira The post Hyatt Regency Vilamoura hosts charity padel tournament appeared first on Portugal Resident .
The Portugal News5 SeptPortugal to have new sister-city relationship with a USA
The municipality of Nazaré and the city of Half Moon Bay, California (USA), are preparing a sister-city partnership to cooperate on activities of mutual interest to both communities, linked by the sea and surfing.
Portugal Resident4 SeptPortimonense SC embroiled in betting scandal: players allegedly backed own team to lose
Portimão’s biggest football club, Portimonense Sporting Clube, is at the centre of a major sports-betting scandal which reportedly concerns 26 footballers who represented the club during the 2025/26 season. Importantly, The post Portimonense SC embroiled in betting scandal: players allegedly backed own team to lose app
The Portugal News4 SeptThe Nineteenth Hole, Since 1934
September is the month Portugal’s golfers wait for - and the drink best suited was created by the family that once presided over the country’s oldest golf club.
The Portugal News1 SeptLionel Messi retires from the Argentine football national team
After 207 games and 125 goals, Lionel Messi will no longer represent the Argentine team.