Daniel Alvarenga

Portugal passes bailout review, expects to meet 2013 target

August 24, 2021 at 11:50 p.m.

LISBON (Reuters) - Portugal's international lenders have approved the country's progress in the latest review of its bailout, pushing the euro zone member closer to a smooth exit from the...

Benfica stage comeback win over PSG but bow out

August 24, 2021 at 11:57 p.m.

LISBON (Reuters) - Benfica got the better of a makeshift Paris St Germain side with a 2-1 comeback win on Tuesday thanks to goals from South Americans Lima and Nicolas...

Coach Bula’s career mirrors Gibraltar’s grit

August 24, 2021 at 10:29 p.m.

ALMANCIL, Portugal (Reuters) - When Gibraltar coach Allen Bula enters the Algarve stadium for the team's momentous UEFA debut on Tuesday, he will look back at a career built on...

Coach Bula’s career mirrors Gibraltar’s grit

August 24, 2021 at 10:28 p.m.

ALMANCIL, Portugal (Reuters) - When Gibraltar coach Allen Bula enters the Algarve stadium for the team's momentous UEFA debut on Tuesday, he will look back at a career built on...

Sweden cannot rely on Ibrahimovic alone, says coach

August 24, 2021 at 10:19 p.m.

LISBON (Reuters) - Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic can be the match-winner in their World Cup playoff against Portugal if his team mates also rise to the challenge, coach Erik Hamren...

Sweden cannot rely on Ibrahimovic alone, says coach

August 24, 2021 at 10:20 p.m.

LISBON (Reuters) - Sweden captain Zlatan Ibrahimovic can be the match-winner in their World Cup playoff against Portugal if his team mates also rise to the challenge, coach Erik Hamren...

Gibraltar’s historic UEFA debut more than just a game

August 24, 2021 at 10:19 p.m.

LISBON (Reuters) - A red British post box was erected in the tiny enclave to mark its huge achievement, summed up in the inscription: "Gibraltar Football Association - 54th member...

Wage delays push players to seek aid in Portugal

August 24, 2021 at 6:27 p.m.

OEIRAS, Portugal (Reuters) - Delays in wage payments by cash-strapped football clubs in Portugal have forced dozens of players to ask their union for money for rent and food, said...

Portugal president wants ‘salvation’ deal, including opposition

August 24, 2021 at 5:46 p.m.

LISBON (Reuters) - President Anibal Cavaco Silva proposed an urgent cross-party agreement between the ruling coalition and opposition Socialists on Wednesday to ensure Portugal can complete adjustments under a bailout...

ECB’s Costa says Portugal needs consensus, S&P cuts outlook

August 24, 2021 at 5:51 p.m.

LISBON (Reuters) - European Central Bank Governing Council member Carlos Costa on Friday warned Portugal needs to overcome a political rift which could undermine its fiscal adjustment and which Standard...

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