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TugaScout is an English-language site reporting on matters associated with Portuguese football by freelance writer Alex Goncalves, offering the latest news, reviews and opinions surrounding the Portuguese League and the Seleção players based abroad.

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Portugal at the 2018 World Cup – did we expect more from the European Champions?
Jul 21

Jul 21 Portugal at the 2018 World Cup – did we expect more from the European Champions?

Alex Goncalves
Seleção, National Team

Portugal were eliminated from the World Cup after a 2-1 defeat to Uruguay in the round of 16, marking a third consecutive tournament that the nation failed to reach the quarter final of the World Cup.

José Fonte completes move to French outfit Lille
Jul 21

Jul 21 José Fonte completes move to French outfit Lille

Alex Goncalves
Abroad

Fonte joins compatriot and fellow centreback Edgar Ié at the French side on a free transfer after a short spell in the Chinese Super League.

Porto lose their first friendly match of pre-season
Jul 18

Jul 18 Porto lose their first friendly match of pre-season

Alex Goncalves
Porto, Portimonense

Porto got their pre-season off to a disappointing start, losing 2-1 to fellow Primeira Liga side Portimonense.

Portugal U19s get off to a winning start at the European Championship
Jul 16

Jul 16 Portugal U19s get off to a winning start at the European Championship

Alex Goncalves
Seleção, National Team

Portugal secured a 3-1 victory over Norway in their first match of the European Championship, getting them off to the ideal start in their group, with hosts Finland and one of the favourites in Italy still to come.

Marco Silva's Everton storm to incredible 22-0 victory over Austrian part-timers
Jul 14

Jul 14 Marco Silva's Everton storm to incredible 22-0 victory over Austrian part-timers

Alex Goncalves
Abroad

Marco Silva’s first match in charge couldn’t have gone any better, with Everton thumping Austrian minnows ATV Irdning in a quite surreal encounter.

Sporting launch attack on Wolverhampton Wanderers for signing of Patricio
Jul 11

Jul 11 Sporting launch attack on Wolverhampton Wanderers for signing of Patricio

Alex Goncalves
Sporting, Abroad

Wolves have already signed Portugal’s current number one, but Sporting continue to demand huge levels of compensation for his services.

Nani to return to Sporting for third spell at the club
Jul 11

Jul 11 Nani to return to Sporting for third spell at the club

Alex Goncalves
Sporting

Nani’s transfer to Sporting will mark the start of his third spell at the Portuguese side, with the experienced winger seen as a replacement for Atletico Madrid-bound Gelson Martins.

Roderick Miranda becomes Olympiakos' second Portuguese summer signing
Jul 11

Jul 11 Roderick Miranda becomes Olympiakos' second Portuguese summer signing

Alex Goncalves
Abroad

The move follows the signing of compatriot Daniel Podence, who was the first Portuguese arrival of the summer under manager Pedro Martins.

Cristiano Ronaldo completes stunning Juventus move
Jul 10

Jul 10 Cristiano Ronaldo completes stunning Juventus move

Alex Goncalves
Abroad

Ronaldo’s spectacular move from La Liga to Serie A is a reality, with Juventus picking up the Balon d’Or holder for approximately £90million

William Carvalho on the verge of joining Real Betis
Jul 9

Jul 9 William Carvalho on the verge of joining Real Betis

Alex Goncalves
Sporting, Abroad

William Carvalho, 26, has taken one step closer to confirming his future and joining Spanish top flight side Real Betis, who achieved a 6th place finish in La Liga last campaign.

Pelé completes move to Monaco from Portuguese side Rio Ave
Jul 9

Jul 9 Pelé completes move to Monaco from Portuguese side Rio Ave

Alex Goncalves
Liga NOS, Abroad

Rio Ave's defensive midfielder Pelé has finalised his transfer to French outfit Monaco for a fee in the region of £9million after an impressive season in Portugal

Portugal's Primeira Liga ranked seventh in UEFA coefficient, behind Russia.
Jul 9

Jul 9 Portugal's Primeira Liga ranked seventh in UEFA coefficient, behind Russia.

Alex Goncalves
Liga NOS, Benfica

Portugal’s top flight, being the seventh most reputable division in European football, are allocated just one guaranteed place in the Champions League group stage this season.

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  • Alex Gonçalves
    Feels like when Wolves were considering the idea of reappointing Nuno as manager. But worse. Chelsea are a very con… https://t.co/VwPp1SZ3oC
    Apr 5, 2023, 9:45 PM
  • Alex Gonçalves
    RT @LongBallFutebol: Ladies and gentlemen, sit back and enjoy 60 seconds of a parrot being a pitch invader in tonight’s Liga Revelação 😅… https://t.co/jVdGvoKidf
    Apr 5, 2023, 10:22 AM
  • Alex Gonçalves
    This is utterly exceptional news for SL Benfica. Roger Schmidt extends his contract with the club until 2026, commi… https://t.co/uLPO07iXhs
    Apr 1, 2023, 11:47 AM
  • Alex Gonçalves
    RT @SweeperPod: 9) On the European stage, Kazakhstan helped set a distance record in continental football in 2015/16. The 6,173km… https://t.co/aOjWCfU28m
    Mar 30, 2023, 7:07 PM
  • Alex Gonçalves
    RT @SelecaoPod: Cristiano Ronaldo has more goals for Portugal (122) than Pauleta, Eusébio and Figo, the next three on the list of t… https://t.co/w8EnipeqHW
    Mar 27, 2023, 8:47 AM
  • Alex Gonçalves
    FT: Luxembourg 0-6 Portugal. Very professional display from Portugal. A blistering opening half an hour, before a… https://t.co/btyT5ydKI1
    Mar 26, 2023, 9:42 PM
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