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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 drop to seventh in FIFA World Rankings
Aug 16

Aug 16 Portugal drop to seventh in FIFA World Rankings

Alex Goncalves
National Team, Seleção

Portugal have dropped three places in the World Rankings as they fall below their World Cup nemesis Uruguay.

​​​​​​​Benfica through to the Champions League play-off after draw in Turkey - and already know their next opponent
Aug 14

Aug 14 ​​​​​​​Benfica through to the Champions League play-off after draw in Turkey - and already know their next opponent

Alex Goncalves
Benfica

Benfica overcame Fenerbahce thanks to their 1-0 victory in the first leg, and now know who they will face in the play-off round.

Could Cristiano Ronaldo become the first ever player to reach 200 international caps?
Aug 14

Aug 14 Could Cristiano Ronaldo become the first ever player to reach 200 international caps?

Alex Goncalves
National Team, Seleção

Ronaldo has already become Portugal’s most capped player in history, but the opportunity to become the most capped international in footballing history - and be the first man to break the 200-game barrier - becomes increasingly plausible.

The increasingly alarming weakness of the Portugal national team: The centreback situation.
Aug 13

Aug 13 The increasingly alarming weakness of the Portugal national team: The centreback situation.

Alex Goncalves
Seleção, National Team

Portugal have yet another young, exciting crop of players coming through the ranks, but the one glaring weakness in Portugal’s squad doesn’t look like being fully rectified for the foreseeable future.

Porto storm to victory as they thrash Chaves and seek to reclaim the Primeira Liga title
Aug 12

Aug 12 Porto storm to victory as they thrash Chaves and seek to reclaim the Primeira Liga title

Alex Goncalves
Porto

Porto won in style upon their return to league action, having already won the Supertaça this season.

Dramatic twist in Jonas saga as the Benfica striker confirms he is set to stay
Aug 11

Aug 11 Dramatic twist in Jonas saga as the Benfica striker confirms he is set to stay

Alex Goncalves
Benfica

Jonas will remain at Benfica for the upcoming season despite high-profile reports that he was on his way to Saudi Arabia.

The most Portuguese team in the history of English top-flight football as five are named in Wolves' starting lineup
Aug 11

Aug 11 The most Portuguese team in the history of English top-flight football as five are named in Wolves' starting lineup

Alex Goncalves

Wolves have set a new record before even kicking a van in the new season as they name five Portuguese players in their starting lineup for their opening fixture against Everton.

Benfica play out enthralling contest with Guimarães to kickstart the Primeira Liga
Aug 10

Aug 10 Benfica play out enthralling contest with Guimarães to kickstart the Primeira Liga

Alex Goncalves
Benfica
Andre Silva's future to finally be concluded
Aug 10

Aug 10 Andre Silva's future to finally be concluded

Alex Goncalves
Abroad

Andre Silva’s future has been determined - and it lies away from AC Milan, at least for the upcoming season.

Braga held to draw but clinch away goal in their Europa League qualifier
Aug 9

Aug 9 Braga held to draw but clinch away goal in their Europa League qualifier

Alex Goncalves
Liga NOS

Braga come away with a frustrating draw against Zorya in Ukraine having snatched the lead well past the hour mark, but still have an away goal to take back to Portugal for the second leg.

Everton complete signing of Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes
Aug 9

Aug 9 Everton complete signing of Barcelona midfielder Andre Gomes

Alex Goncalves
Abroad

The Portuguese international had fallen out of favour at Barcelona and has finally had his future confirmed.

Andre Gomes, João Mario, Andre Silva: Transfer update as we reach the final day of the English window
Aug 9

Aug 9 Andre Gomes, João Mario, Andre Silva: Transfer update as we reach the final day of the English window

Alex Goncalves

Andre Gomes on way to Everton; João Mario to Tottenham? What next for Andre Silva?

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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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