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Ronaldo scores again in Nations League win for perfect Portugal. Spain finds replacement for Rodri
Read full article: Ronaldo scores again in Nations League win for perfect Portugal. Spain finds replacement for RodriCristiano Ronaldo has scored his record-extending 133rd international goal to keep Portugal perfect in the Nations League with a 3-1 win over Poland while Spain struck late to edge Denmark 1-0.
An estimated 180,000 motorcyclists have their helmets blessed at a Portuguese shrine
Read full article: An estimated 180,000 motorcyclists have their helmets blessed at a Portuguese shrineAn estimated 180,000 motorcyclists gathered at Our Lady of Fatima shrine in central Portugal on Sunday for the ninth annual Pilgrimage of the Blessing of Helmets.
EU warns deadly flooding and wildfires show climate breakdown is fast becoming the norm
Read full article: EU warns deadly flooding and wildfires show climate breakdown is fast becoming the normThe European Union's head office is warning that devastating floods through much of Central Europe and deadly wildfires in Portugal are joint proof of a “climate breakdown” that will become the norm unless drastic action is taken.
France players celebrating election results back home ahead of Euro 2024 semifinal
Read full article: France players celebrating election results back home ahead of Euro 2024 semifinalFrance players are already celebrating something at the European Championship — the result of the elections back home.
Ukrainian high jumper keeps her eye on the raised bar, but her mind is fixed on the war
Read full article: Ukrainian high jumper keeps her eye on the raised bar, but her mind is fixed on the warUkrainian athletes training for the Paris Olympics are torn between their sports demand for complete concentration on the here and now, and the war back home that is never far from their minds.
Ronaldo heading home as France beats Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shootout in Euro 2024 quarterfinals
Read full article: Ronaldo heading home as France beats Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shootout in Euro 2024 quarterfinalsFrance has beaten Portugal 5-3 in a penalty shootout to reach the European Championship semifinals and end Cristiano Ronaldo’s bid to win the title in his last appearance at the tournament.
Mbappé praises 'legend' Ronaldo and urges France to support Griezmann in 'tough spell' at Euro 2024
Read full article: Mbappé praises 'legend' Ronaldo and urges France to support Griezmann in 'tough spell' at Euro 2024Kylian Mbappé has described Cristiano Ronaldo as a “footballing legend” and “one of a kind” as the superstars prepare to meet in the European Championship quarterfinals.
German police investigate video that appears to show Euro 2024 security punching and kicking a fan
Read full article: German police investigate video that appears to show Euro 2024 security punching and kicking a fanPolice in the German city of Frankfurt are investigating a video that appears to show a fan being punched and kicked while being detained by a group of Euro 2024 security personnel.
Epic penalties drama for Ronaldo ends with Portugal beating Slovenia in a Euro 2024 shootout
Read full article: Epic penalties drama for Ronaldo ends with Portugal beating Slovenia in a Euro 2024 shootoutA game of epic personal drama and tears for Cristiano Ronaldo has ended with his Portugal making the European Championship quarterfinals, beating Slovenia on a penalty shootout after a 0-0 draw.
UEFA increases field-side security at Euro 2024 games after selfie-takers pursue Cristiano Ronaldo
Read full article: UEFA increases field-side security at Euro 2024 games after selfie-takers pursue Cristiano RonaldoSecurity is being increased field-side to stop fans getting to players at the European Championship.
Cristiano Ronaldo 'lucky' not to come to harm after he's confronted by selfie-seekers, coach says
Read full article: Cristiano Ronaldo 'lucky' not to come to harm after he's confronted by selfie-seekers, coach saysPortugal coach Roberto Martinez says Cristiano Ronaldo should consider himself lucky to have come to no harm after being confronted by four supporters who came onto the field for selfies with the five-time world player of the year at a European Championship match.
Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player to play at 6 European Championships as Portugal starts with win
Read full article: Cristiano Ronaldo becomes 1st player to play at 6 European Championships as Portugal starts with winCristiano Ronaldo has become the first player to feature at six European Championship tournaments as he captained Portugal to a 2-1 win its opening game against the Czech Republic.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Modric go to Euro 2024 showing age is no boundary for soccer's modern stars
Read full article: Cristiano Ronaldo and Modric go to Euro 2024 showing age is no boundary for soccer's modern starsCristiano Ronaldo is 39 and about to play in a record-extending sixth European Championship.
Defending Euro champ Italy draws 0-0 against Turkey, which loses Kabak to injury. Portugal wins 4-2
Read full article: Defending Euro champ Italy draws 0-0 against Turkey, which loses Kabak to injury. Portugal wins 4-2Italy stuttered to a 0-0 draw at home to Turkey in the first of two warmup matches before it begins the defense of its European Championship title next week.
Some of the Catholic Church's best-known approved, and not approved, reports of apparitions of Mary
Read full article: Some of the Catholic Church's best-known approved, and not approved, reports of apparitions of MaryThe Vatican has revised how it evaluates purported supernatural events, such as reported visions of the Virgin Mary, to guard against hoaxes and account for news going viral.
Portugal marks the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution army coup that brought democracy
Read full article: Portugal marks the 50th anniversary of the Carnation Revolution army coup that brought democracyMilitary vehicles and red carnations have returned to the streets and squares of downtown Lisbon as Portugal reenacts dramatic moments from the army coup that brought democracy to the country 50 years ago.
Liberty Media to add MotoGP to a global racing portfolio that already includes F1
Read full article: Liberty Media to add MotoGP to a global racing portfolio that already includes F1The American company that owns Formula 1 is adding to its global racing portfolio with the purchase of the MotoGP motorcycle racing series by the end of the year.
4 people die on Spain's coastlines after falling into sea during high winds
Read full article: 4 people die on Spain's coastlines after falling into sea during high windsEmergency services in Spain say four people have died in three separate incidents on Spain’s Atlantic and Mediterranean coastlines after falling into the sea.
Corruption scandals cast a shadow over Portugal’s early general election and may favor populists
Read full article: Corruption scandals cast a shadow over Portugal’s early general election and may favor populistsThe official two-week campaign period before Portugal’s early general election has begun.
Guinness World Records annuls 'oldest dog ever' title for a dead Portuguese canine after an inquiry
Read full article: Guinness World Records annuls 'oldest dog ever' title for a dead Portuguese canine after an inquiryGuinness World Records has ruled against a Portuguese dog that died last year keeping the title of oldest canine ever.
Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1B class-action lawsuit for promoting for Binance NFTs
Read full article: Cristiano Ronaldo faces $1B class-action lawsuit for promoting for Binance NFTsPortuguese soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo has been hit with a billion dollar class-action lawsuit over his role in promoting cryptocurrency-related “non-fungible tokens,” or NFTs, issued by the beleaguered cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
2030 World Cup set to be hosted by Spain-Portugal-Morocco with 3 South American countries added
Read full article: 2030 World Cup set to be hosted by Spain-Portugal-Morocco with 3 South American countries addedA unique 2030 World Cup is set to be played in Europe and Africa with the surprising addition of South America.
6 young climate activists take European governments to court over climate change
Read full article: 6 young climate activists take European governments to court over climate changeSix Portuguese young adults and children between 11 and 24 years of age were at the European Court of Human Rights Wednesday, accusing 32 European governments of violating their human rights for what they say is a failure to adequately address climate change.
Ox-pulled floats with sacred images of Mary draw thousands to Portugal’s wine-country procession
Read full article: Ox-pulled floats with sacred images of Mary draw thousands to Portugal’s wine-country processionIn the small town of Lamego in Portugal's Douro River Valley, where harvesting grapes for wine is in full swing in early September, one of Portugal’s largest and oldest religious festivals draws thousands.
Portugal routs Luxembourg in record 9-0 win without suspended Ronaldo. Drone delays Armenia-Croatia
Read full article: Portugal routs Luxembourg in record 9-0 win without suspended Ronaldo. Drone delays Armenia-CroatiaPortugal didn’t need Cristiano Ronaldo to rack up its biggest-ever win in a competitive game.
Americans' escape in group stage preserved meaningful US betting action on the Women’s World Cup
Read full article: Americans' escape in group stage preserved meaningful US betting action on the Women’s World CupThe shot that hit the post in the Americans’ scoreless draw with Portugal not only allowed the defending champions to advance out of the group stage, it also preserved any meaningful betting action in the U.S. on the Women’s World Cup.
The Women’s World Cup featured eight new teams that treasured the experience gained on global stage
Read full article: The Women’s World Cup featured eight new teams that treasured the experience gained on global stageThis year's Women's World Cup featured eight nations making their tournament debut.
Pope gets an electrifying World Youth Day welcome and urges fighting for economic justice, climate
Read full article: Pope gets an electrifying World Youth Day welcome and urges fighting for economic justice, climateHundreds of thousands of flag-waving young people have given Pope Francis a raucous welcome to the World Youth Day festival in Portugal’s capital.
Pope Francis blasts scandal of clergy sex abuse in Portugal and meets with survivors
Read full article: Pope Francis blasts scandal of clergy sex abuse in Portugal and meets with survivorsPope Francis has met with survivors of clergy sexual abuse in Portugal, and the Vatican says he listened intently to them.
Shaky Americans avoid upset to reach Women's World Cup knockout round after 0-0 draw with Portugal
Read full article: Shaky Americans avoid upset to reach Women's World Cup knockout round after 0-0 draw with PortugalThe two-time reigning champion United States came within inches of Women’s World Cup elimination, but Portugal’s late near-miss helped the Americans avoid the biggest upset in tournament history.
Women's World Cup greets its 1 millionth ticketholder as sales approach 1.7 million
Read full article: Women's World Cup greets its 1 millionth ticketholder as sales approach 1.7 millionA Colorado woman has become the 1 millionth ticketholder to attend a game at the Women’s World Cup being co-hosted by Australia and New Zealand.
US needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination in group play for first time in Women's World Cup
Read full article: US needs win or draw to avoid risk of elimination in group play for first time in Women's World CupThe United States arrived at the Women’s World Cup as the favorite to win an unprecedented third consecutive title.
Portugal knocks Vietnam out of Women's World Cup with 2-0 victory in group stage
Read full article: Portugal knocks Vietnam out of Women's World Cup with 2-0 victory in group stageTelma Encarnacao scored one goal and assisted on another as Portugal defeated Vietnam 2-0 on Thursday in the Women’s World Cup.
One thing the pope won’t be able to ignore in Portugal is a legacy of clergy sex abuse
Read full article: One thing the pope won’t be able to ignore in Portugal is a legacy of clergy sex abusePope Francis is making a five-day visit next week to Portugal, where a scandal that erupted earlier this year over Catholic Church sex abuse is still simmering.
The Americans dominated their Women's World Cup opener. They face a tougher task against the Dutch
Read full article: The Americans dominated their Women's World Cup opener. They face a tougher task against the DutchThe United States and the Netherlands meet again on the Women’s World Cup stage with smaller stakes than the 2019 title game won by the Americans.
Portugal police end latest search for clues into missing McCann child case, no results released
Read full article: Portugal police end latest search for clues into missing McCann child case, no results releasedPolice in Portugal have ended the latest search for clues into the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, the British child who went missing in 2007 in southern Portugal.
German prosecutor says clues to McCann child disappearance possible at Portuguese dam site
Read full article: German prosecutor says clues to McCann child disappearance possible at Portuguese dam sitePolice searching for clues regarding the disappearance of Madeleine McCann, the British child who went missing in 2007 in Portugal, are concentrating operations in several areas around a dam including one where media reports say a lead suspect in the case often stayed.
Police in Portugal resume search for Madeleine McCann, British child missing since 2007
Read full article: Police in Portugal resume search for Madeleine McCann, British child missing since 2007Portuguese police aided by German and British officers have resumed their search for Madeleine McCann, the British child who disappeared in the country’s southern Algarve region 16 years ago.
New search for Madeleine McCann, UK toddler missing since 2007, Portuguese police confirm
Read full article: New search for Madeleine McCann, UK toddler missing since 2007, Portuguese police confirmPortuguese police say they'll resume searching for Madeleine McCann, the British toddler who disappeared in the Algarve region in 2007, in the next few days.
EU mulls ways to ramp up ammunition production for Ukraine
Read full article: EU mulls ways to ramp up ammunition production for UkraineTop European Union diplomats are warning that EU and NATO allies must find ways to quickly provide thousands of artillery shells to Ukraine or face the prospect that it might lose the war against Russia.
Morocco reaches World Cup semifinals, tops Portugal, Ronaldo
Read full article: Morocco reaches World Cup semifinals, tops Portugal, RonaldoMorocco became the first African country to reach the World Cup semifinals by beating Portugal 1-0 to likely end Cristiano Ronaldo’s chances of winning soccer’s biggest prize.
Portugal coach: Ronaldo did not threaten to leave World Cup
Read full article: Portugal coach: Ronaldo did not threaten to leave World CupPortugal coach Fernando Santos says Cristiano Ronaldo did not threaten to leave Qatar after being dropped from the starting lineup to play Switzerland at the World Cup.
South Korea advances at World Cup after wild finish to group
Read full article: South Korea advances at World Cup after wild finish to groupSouth Korea advanced to the round of 16 at the World Cup on the tiebreaker of goals scored after beating Portugal 2-1 following a stoppage-time strike from Hwang Hee-chan.
Protester with rainbow flag runs onto field at World Cup
Read full article: Protester with rainbow flag runs onto field at World CupA protester ran onto the field carrying a rainbow flag and wearing a blue Superman T-shirt that said “SAVE UKRAINE” on the front and “RESPECT FOR IRANIAN WOMAN” on the back during a World Cup match between Portugal and Uruguay.
2 brothers, 2 teams, 2 contrasting experiences at World Cup
Read full article: 2 brothers, 2 teams, 2 contrasting experiences at World CupThe Williams brothers have managed to mark both sides of their heritage in the most incredible way at this World Cup in Qatar by playing for two different countries.
Collection of love letters written by Dylan sold for $670K
Read full article: Collection of love letters written by Dylan sold for $670KA collection of touching and sometimes prescient personal letters written by a young Bob Dylan to a high school girlfriend has been sold at auction to a renowned Portuguese bookshop for nearly $670,000.
Ronaldo delivers scathing criticism of United in interview
Read full article: Ronaldo delivers scathing criticism of United in interviewCristiano Ronaldo’s highly anticipated tell-all interview with Piers Morgan has finally been broadcast and few at Manchester United have been spared in his scathing condemnation of the club.
Microsoft extends aid for Ukraine's wartime tech innovation
Read full article: Microsoft extends aid for Ukraine's wartime tech innovationUkraine is counting on more Western technological support as its war against Russia drags on, with Microsoft pledging to extend its backing for Kyiv through the end of next year.
AP Interview: Scolari faces his last Copa Libertadores final
Read full article: AP Interview: Scolari faces his last Copa Libertadores finalLuiz Felipe Scolari likely faces the last final of his 40-year coaching career on Saturday when he leads Athletico against Flamengo in the Copa Libertadores decider.
McCann suspect won't face trial in other cases before 2023
Read full article: McCann suspect won't face trial in other cases before 2023A court says a German man who is also suspected in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann won’t go on trial before next year on charges related to a string of other sexual offenses he is alleged to have committed.
Portugal's president feels heat from church sex abuse remark
Read full article: Portugal's president feels heat from church sex abuse remarkPortugal’s president is scrambling to quell an outcry over his comments appearing to make light of revelations that more than 400 people were victims of child sex abuse by members of the Portuguese Catholic Church.
Europe's wildfire threat eases but blaze grows in Slovenia
Read full article: Europe's wildfire threat eases but blaze grows in SloveniaEurope’s spate of fierce wildfires is abating somewhat amid cooler temperatures but a fire in Slovenia on the border with Italy has kicked up strongly, forcing the evacuation of three villages.
Wildfire rages in Bordeaux; fire pilot killed in Portugal
Read full article: Wildfire rages in Bordeaux; fire pilot killed in PortugalStrong winds and hot, dry weather are frustrating French firefighters’ efforts to contain a huge wildfire that has raced across pine forests in the Bordeaux region for a fifth straight day.
Spain, Portugal sign off on plans to temper energy prices
Read full article: Spain, Portugal sign off on plans to temper energy pricesSpain and Portugal have signed off on a temporary cap on natural gas prices, in a coordinated move described by Portugal’s environment minister as an “unprecedented” bid to temper soaring energy prices and inflation.
British girl Madeleine McCann still missing after 15 years
Read full article: British girl Madeleine McCann still missing after 15 yearsThe parents of Madeleine McCann, a British toddler who vanished from an apartment during her family’s vacation in Portugal 15 years ago and captured global interest, say they remain hopeful that efforts by police in three countries to solve the mystery will eventually bring answers.
Portugal identifies suspect in probe of missing British girl
Read full article: Portugal identifies suspect in probe of missing British girlPortuguese prosecutors are formally accusing a suspect in the investigation into Madeleine McCann, a 3-year-old British girl who disappeared almost 15 years ago while on a family vacation in the southern European country.
Portugal scraps some virus restrictions as pandemic abates
Read full article: Portugal scraps some virus restrictions as pandemic abatesPortugal’s government is winding down its coronavirus pandemic restrictions, following the path of other European countries where a surge in cases blamed on the omicron variant is ebbing.