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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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Vitoria Guimarães: the Portuguese team looking to become one of the best in the country
Dec 23

Dec 23 Vitoria Guimarães: the Portuguese team looking to become one of the best in the country

Alex Goncalves

Guimaraes had a busy summer transfer window as they look to close the gap on the best in the country.

Benfica dismantle Braga as Porto match club record with victory over Rio Ave
Dec 23

Dec 23 Benfica dismantle Braga as Porto match club record with victory over Rio Ave

Alex Goncalves
Benfica, Porto

Benfica and Porto both secured victories as the title race heats up.

Reading appoint Rio Ave's Jose Gomes as manager after failing to attract compatriot Luis Castro
Dec 23

Dec 23 Reading appoint Rio Ave's Jose Gomes as manager after failing to attract compatriot Luis Castro

Alex Goncalves
Liga NOS, Abroad

The English side currently sit 19th in the league table.

Jose Mourinho sacked as Manchester United manager
Dec 18

Dec 18 Jose Mourinho sacked as Manchester United manager

Alex Goncalves
mufc, Abroad

Mourinho had been in charge for two and a half years but his position was considered unsustainable, with his side sitting closer to last than first.

Quaresma's fury, Pepe's released, Anthony Lopes' heroics, Guerreiro's goals - and MORE: a review of Portugal this week across the continent
Dec 17

Dec 17 Quaresma's fury, Pepe's released, Anthony Lopes' heroics, Guerreiro's goals - and MORE: a review of Portugal this week across the continent

Alex Goncalves
Abroad

We take a look at the action in both the Champions League and Europa League, as well as some of the highlights from all over the continent.

Francesco Totti on Roma drawing Porto: "We had some luck"
Dec 17

Dec 17 Francesco Totti on Roma drawing Porto: "We had some luck"

Alex Goncalves
Porto

The Roma legend was speaking after the Champions League draw after his side avoided the likes of Barcelona, Real Madrid and PSG.

Europa League draw: Benfica and Sporting discover their opponents
Dec 17

Dec 17 Europa League draw: Benfica and Sporting discover their opponents

Alex Goncalves
Benfica, Sporting

Benfica have a tough task on their hands with a trip to Turkey on the cards, while Sporting CP cross the border to take on their opponent in Spain.

Champions League Draw: FC Porto to face AS Roma in Round of Sixteen
Dec 17

Dec 17 Champions League Draw: FC Porto to face AS Roma in Round of Sixteen

Alex Goncalves
Porto

The two-legged tie will occur next February.

Where next for Pepe? The current front-runners to sign the veteran centreback
Dec 17

Dec 17 Where next for Pepe? The current front-runners to sign the veteran centreback

Alex Goncalves
Abroad

The 103-time international won’t be short of options following his departure from Besiktas, but who are the leading candidates to secure his contract?

Jose Mourinho thinks Porto are the team to avoid in the Champions League
Dec 16

Dec 16 Jose Mourinho thinks Porto are the team to avoid in the Champions League

Alex Goncalves
Porto, Abroad

PSG, Barcelona, Bayern… Porto?! Mourinho doesn’t fancy taking on his former side.

Ten lesser-known Primeira Liga players that your club should be signing
Dec 16

Dec 16 Ten lesser-known Primeira Liga players that your club should be signing

Alex Goncalves
Liga NOS

There is a lot of quality and flair in the Portuguese league - and here are a few players from outside the traditional Big Three that teams across the continent should be looking out for.

Pepe helped pay several Besiktas staff members before rescinding his own contract
Dec 16

Dec 16 Pepe helped pay several Besiktas staff members before rescinding his own contract

Alex Goncalves
Abroad

Pepe, as well as cancelling his own contract, helped the club out by paying other workers at the club out of his own pocket.

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

 

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    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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