Portugal footbal news

Here are some recent news and updates about Portuguese football:

Portugal National Team

• Portugal has qualified for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar after finishing second in their group in the UEFA qualifiers.
• The team is currently ranked 5th in the FIFA World Rankings.
• Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, effective immediately.

Primeira Liga

• Benfica has won the Primeira Liga title for the 38th time, finishing 18 points ahead of second-placed Porto.
• Porto has won the Taça de Portugal (Portuguese Cup) for the 18th time, defeating Benfica 2-1 in the final.
• Sporting CP has finished third in the Primeira Liga and will play in the Europa League next season.

Transfer News

• Cristiano Ronaldo has signed a two-year contract with Manchester United, returning to the club where he played from 2003 to 2009.
• Bruno Fernandes has signed a new contract with Manchester United, extending his stay at the club until 2027.
• João Félix has signed a new contract with Atlético Madrid, extending his stay at the club until 2027.

Other News

• The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has announced plans to build a new national team training center in Lisbon.
• The FPF has also announced plans to increase the number of professional footballers in Portugal from 1,500 to 2,000 by 2025.
• The Primeira Liga has announced plans to introduce VAR (Video Assistant Referee) technology in the 2022-23 season.

Recent Results

• Portugal 2-1 Luxembourg (UEFA Nations League)
• Benfica 2-1 Porto (Primeira Liga)
• Sporting CP 1-1 Braga (Primeira Liga)
• Manchester United 2-1 Liverpool (Premier League)