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Portugal Resident4 Aug

The Académica de Coimbra, representing the University of Coimbra, has written a golden chapter in the history of Portuguese university sport at the European Universities Games, held in Salerno Italy The post Portugal’s University rugby team wins the European “Sevens” Championship appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident3 Aug

Hundreds of surfers entered the ocean at Arrifana and Ribeira d’Ilhas over the weekend to say goodbye to Arran Strong, the 27-year-old British professional surfer who disappeared off Portugal’s southwest The post Beautiful goodbyes to surfing star Arran Strong appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident31 Jul

Under the Algarve sun, Ernie Els is in his element. The four-time major champion isn’t just teeing off at the Portugal Invitational – he’s the host, the architect, and the The post Ernie Els welcomes golf’s greats to his Algarve masterpiece appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

Portuguese football legend Luís Figo has described the arrival of Portugal Invitational as “a privilege” for the country after taking part in the opening round of the tournament’s Pro-Am at The post Luís Figo hails Portugal Invitational as milestone for Portuguese golf appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident30 Jul

Members of Portugal’s surf community will gather in Ericeira this Saturday to honour British surfer Arran Strong, the 27-year-old who disappeared off the coast of Aljezur earlier this week. The The post Portugal’s surf community to honour missing surfer Arran Strong appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident28 Jul

The stand-up paddleboarder who disappeared off the Algarve coast on Monday has been identified as British surfer Arran Strong, a rising star of Portuguese competitive surfing whose disappearance has sent The post British surfer Arran Strong identified as missing paddleboarder appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident28 Jul

Portugal reached a new milestone in organised sport in 2025, with the number of registered athletes climbing to a record 860,886, according to the latest figures published by the Portuguese The post Portugal sets new record with over 860,000 registered athletes appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jul

Cristiano Ronaldo could be set to bring the curtain down on his record-breaking international career after Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match against Wales in September. The speculation stems from comments The post Report claims Cristiano Ronaldo could play last game for Portugal in September appeared first on Portug

Portugal Resident23 Jul

Fernando Belasteguín, widely regarded as one of the greatest players in padel history, will return to Portugal next month as the headline attraction at the 2026 Padel Grand Champions in The post Padel legend Fernando Belasteguín returns to Vilamoura appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident23 Jul

The Volta a Portugal à Vela, one of Portugal’s historic sailing competitions, is returning this summer after a 23-year absence. First held in 1986 and last staged in 2003, the The post Portugal’s historic sailing race returns after 23 years appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Some of the biggest names in golf history will be teeing it up in the Algarve next week as Vilamoura hosts the first-ever Portugal Invitational, bringing the PGA Tour Champions The post Golf legends descend on Vilamoura for Portugal Invitational appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Portugal’s trailblazing basketball star Neemias Queta has been ranked the NBA’s most underrated player by US sports outlet Bleacher Report following a breakthrough season with the Boston Celtics. The 26-year-old The post Portugal’s Neemias Queta named NBA’s most underrated player appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident22 Jul

Portugal has been warned to learn from what Europe’s largest football supporters’ organisation describes as the failures of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, amid a blistering attack on FIFA president The post European football fans warn Portugal over 2030 World Cup as FIFA faces fresh criticism appeared first on Portugal Resid

Portugal Resident17 Jul

Construction has begun on a new €5.65 million sports pavilion in Portimão, with the project set to deliver a modern indoor sports venue, upgraded green spaces and improved public amenities The post Portimão to get new €5.7 million sports pavilion appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident14 Jul

Football fans across the United States of America will be able to watch every Portuguese league football match live next season after beIN SPORTS USA secured the exclusive broadcast rights The post Every Liga Portugal football match to be shown in US appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Jul

GNR police in the Algarve have seized 1,451 counterfeit clothing items and accessories, including almost 1,000 fake football shirts, during inspections in Faro and Portimão. The operation, carried out on The post Nearly 1,000 counterfeit football shirts seized in Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident13 Jul

The Ferrari Challenge returns to the Algarve International Circuit in Portimão this weekend (July 18-19), bringing a grid of race-prepared Ferraris and a packed programme of high-speed action. Part of The post Calling all Ferrari fans to the Algarve appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident10 Jul

Jorge Jesus has promised to bring a winning mentality to Portugal after being officially unveiled as the new national team coach on Friday. Speaking at the Cidade do Futebol in The post “We have come to win”: Jorge Jesus takes charge as new Portugal coach appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident9 Jul

Sea surface temperatures off Portugal’s Algarve coast have reached 26.1°C, with the Portuguese Navy reporting two marine heatwaves off Faro over the past three weeks, including one classified as “strong”. The post Marine heatwaves push sea temperatures off Portugal’s Algarve coast above 26°C appeared first on Portugal

Portugal Resident9 Jul

Jorge Jesus will be officially presented as Portugal’s new head coach on Friday, July 10, after reaching an agreement with the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) to succeed Roberto Martínez, according The post Jorge Jesus to be unveiled as Portugal head coach on Friday appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Jul

Golfers are being invited to tee off for a good cause later this month as the Algarve Regional Multiple Sclerosis Association (AREMDA) holds its annual charity golf tournament in Vilamoura. The post Charity golf tournament to support people living with multiple sclerosis appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident8 Jul

A 29-year-old sports coach arrested in Vila Real de Santo António on suspicion of sexually abusing a 12-year-old child has been released pending trial after being ordered to report regularly The post Coach accused of sexually abusing child in Algarve released pending trial appeared first on Portugal Resident .

Portugal Resident7 Jul

Former Al Nassr manager Jorge Jesus has emerged as the leading candidate to become Portugal’s next head coach following Roberto Martínez’s departure. According to Maisfutebol, the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) The post Jorge Jesus emerges as favourite to be named new Portugal coach appeared first on Portugal Res

Portugal Resident7 Jul

Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed that Portugal’s defeat to Spain marked his final FIFA World Cup, although he stopped short of announcing his retirement from international football. Speaking after Portugal’s 1-0 The post Cristiano Ronaldo confirms goodbye to World Cup football appeared first on Portugal Resident .