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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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Benfica were offered the chance to sign Dani Alves - but turned it down
Aug 18

Aug 18 Benfica were offered the chance to sign Dani Alves - but turned it down

Alex Goncalves
Benfica

The 118-time Brazilian international could have been heading to the Luz this summer.

Project Boavista - Ambitious Boavista plot outrageous summer window to climb back up the Primeira Liga
Aug 18

Aug 18 Project Boavista - Ambitious Boavista plot outrageous summer window to climb back up the Primeira Liga

Alex Goncalves
Liga NOS

Boavista are looking to pull off some stunning transfers this summer as they look to compete for European qualification again.

Is this non-Euro 2016 squad even better than Portugal's Euro 2016 winning team?
Aug 17

Aug 17 Is this non-Euro 2016 squad even better than Portugal's Euro 2016 winning team?

Alex Goncalves
National Team, Seleção

A look at a hypothetical Portugal squad that doesn’t include any of the stars of 2016.

Ten lower league Primeira Liga players that could be attracting interest this summer
Aug 16

Aug 16 Ten lower league Primeira Liga players that could be attracting interest this summer

Alex Goncalves
Abroad, Liga NOS

A look at some of the quality outside the Big Four of the domestic game that could be moving on this summer.

Why are high-profile players suddenly flocking to Benfica?
Aug 16

Aug 16 Why are high-profile players suddenly flocking to Benfica?

Alex Goncalves
Benfica

Never before have Benfica seen so many high-profile players joining the club in a single summer.

Sporting complete double signing
Aug 15

Aug 15 Sporting complete double signing

Alex Goncalves
Sporting

Two fullbacks have been recruited by Sporting CP as they look to strengthen their squad for the new campaign.

Everton Cebolinha handed astronomical release clause
Aug 14

Aug 14 Everton Cebolinha handed astronomical release clause

Alex Goncalves
Benfica

Everton signs for Benfica until 2025, and has been handed the number 7 shirt.

Benfica confirm the signing of Jan Vertonghen, Everton Cebolinha and Luca Waldschmidt
Aug 14

Aug 14 Benfica confirm the signing of Jan Vertonghen, Everton Cebolinha and Luca Waldschmidt

Alex Goncalves
Benfica

Vertonghen has officially been unveiled as a Benfica footballer.

A Champions League like no other set to kick-off in Lisbon
Aug 12

Aug 12 A Champions League like no other set to kick-off in Lisbon

Alex Goncalves
Abroad

The ‘Final Eight’ of the most prestigious European club competition is set to take place, with Portugal the home of European football for the month of August.

Is the Portuguese Primeira Liga getting stronger?
Aug 12

Aug 12 Is the Portuguese Primeira Liga getting stronger?

Alex Goncalves
Liga NOS

The Portuguese Primeira Liga is now officially the 6th best league in Europe.

Bruno Fernandes has now scored 18 consecutive penalties - who was the last goalkeeper to stop him?
Aug 10

Aug 10 Bruno Fernandes has now scored 18 consecutive penalties - who was the last goalkeeper to stop him?

Alex Goncalves
Abroad, Sporting

Bruno Fernandes has only ever missed two penalties in his professional career.

Portugal national team set to play 8 matches over the next 3 months - see the full schedule
Aug 10

Aug 10 Portugal national team set to play 8 matches over the next 3 months - see the full schedule

Alex Goncalves
Seleção, National Team

Here’s the full schedule for the national team until the end of 2020 - including a reunion with Spain.

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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
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    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
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    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
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    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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