Tag: Portugal
Storm holds up Karlsson at Portugal Masters
A violent thunderstorm halted Order of Merit leader Robert Karlsson's attempts to build an imposing lead on the third day of the Portugal Masters on Saturday.[MORE]
Film reveals second papal assassination attempt
Late pope John Paul II survived a second assassination attempt in 1982, a new documentary says.[MORE]
'Tapas 7' win libel payout from papers
Friends of Madeleine McCann's parents, who were with the couple on the night their daughter was abducted in Portugal, have been awarded libel damages over stories alleging they were involved in the disappearance.[MORE]
France, Portugal in Cup struggle
Former champion France and 2006 semi-finalist Portugal are struggling to keep their 2010 World Cup dreams on track as Europe's major powers toiled on the rocky road to South Africa.[MORE]
Journalist beats police to witness in backpacker mystery
A journalist has found a key witness in the disappearance of Melbourne backpacker Britt Lapthorne.[MORE]
Reporter beats police to witness in backpacker mystery
A journalist has made contact with a key witness in the case of missing Melbourne student Britt Lapthorne.[MORE]
Arsenal thumps hapless Porto
Arsenal has demolished a feeble Porto side 4-0 at the Emirates in the Champions League, with two goals each from Robin van Persie and Emmanuel Adebayor firing the Gunners to the top of Group G.[MORE]
Blues brothers Carvalho and Deco sidelined
Chelsea's Portugal international pair of Ricardo Carvalho and Deco are both set to miss matches for the London club through injury. [MORE]
Italy see off Georgia, Danes shock Portugal
Daniele De Rossi scored twice as holders Italy beat Georgia 2-0 in their second World Cup qualifier on Wednesday to go top of group eight.[MORE]
Two dead as Portuguese train derails
A Portuguese train has derailed and narrowly avoided falling down a gorge, but two people died and 25 were injured, many having to be cut free from the wreckage, emergency services said.[MORE]
Evora wins men's triple jump gold
Portugal's Nelson Evora has added the Olympic title to his world crown when he won the men's triple jump.[MORE]
Ronaldo to stay for another year: report
Manchester United's star player Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed in Portuguese newspaper Publico that he will play for the European Champions "for at least another year." [MORE]
Portugal drops McCann case, clears parents
Portuguese officials drop the case on the disappearance of British girl Madeleine McCann and clear her parents of suspicion.[MORE]
British suspect in missing girl case wins libel damages
A suspect in the disappearance of a Madeleine McCann in Portugal has accepted six-figure libel damages from a number of newspapers over allegations that he was involved in her abduction.[MORE]
Man Utd ready to talk Ronaldo deal: reports
Manchester United may finally be ready to talk about selling Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo to Real Madrid, the Spanish sports newspaper Marca reported.[MORE]
Madeleine McCann suspect wins libel award
Robert Murat, a Briton who lives at the Portuguese resort where British girl Madeleine McCann vanished last year, won a large libel award from 11 papers who had claimed he was involved in her disappearance, media reports said.[MORE]
Man Utd assistant named Portugal coach
Manchester United assistant manager Carlos Queiroz has been appointed the new coach of Portugal's national football side, the Portuguese Soccer Federation (FPF) said overnight.[MORE]
Ronaldo undergoes ankle op in Amsterdam
Manchester United winger Cristiano Ronaldo is to undergo ankle surgery in Amsterdam on Monday, the hospital where he is being treated confirmed.[MORE]
Portuguese police close file on missing Maddie: reports
Police in Portugal are closing their investigation into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann.[MORE]
Chelsea sign Barca winger Deco
Chelsea signed Portugal's Brazilian-born playmaker Deco from Barcelona, the day before Brazilian Luiz Felipe Scolari takes over as coach of the Premier League side.[MORE]
Germany charges into Euro semis
Three-time European champions Germany defeated Portugal 3-2 in their Euro 2008 quarter-final in Basel overnight. [MORE]
Switzerland wins dead rubber over reserved Portuguese
The Swiss departed Euro 2008 with their heads held high after defeating a second-string Portugal side 2-0 overnight.[MORE]
Yuvraj to be chief guest at Euro match
Indian cricketer Yuvraj Singh will present the man of the match award at the Euro 2008 match between Switzerland and Portugal in Basel on Sunday (local time), a sponsor said.[MORE]
Portugal's truckers end strike amid police crackdown
Spanish police are cracking down on striking truckers, clearing blocked highways and arresting dozens, as Portuguese hauliers returned to work, easing chaos caused by protests over fuel prices.[MORE]
Scolari confirmed as new Chelsea boss
Portugal boss Luiz Felipe Scolari has been confirmed as the new manager of Chelsea, the English Premiership club said overnight.[MORE]
