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Sri Lanka, Goa post wins in beach volleyball at Lusofonia

Last Updated: Friday, January 24, 2014, 20:25

Sri Lanka continued their winning streak in men`s beach volleyball at the Lusofonia Games as they defeated Angola in straight sets here Friday, while Indian team too emerged victorious.

Cristiano Ronaldo awarded top honour by Portuguese president

Last Updated: Tuesday, January 21, 2014, 18:36

Portuguese football super star Cristiano Ronaldo was awarded the country`s top honour by President Anibal Cavaco Silva Monday, a week after he won the most prestigious Ballon d`Or 2013.

`Kangaroo drawing` in Portuguese manuscript may rewrite Oz history

Last Updated: Thursday, January 16, 2014, 13:36

A tiny drawing of a kangaroo in a 16th-century Portuguese manuscript dated between 1580 and 1620 might rewrite Australian history, as researchers believe that the images of the marsupial were circulating even before Dutch ship Duyfken came to Australia.

Debt-struck eurozone makes dramatic turnaround

Last Updated: Thursday, January 9, 2014, 23:15

Portuguese and Spanish sovereign borrowing costs tumbled Thursday, heralding a dramatic market turnaround for debt-laden eurozone nations whose plight once raised fears for the bloc`s very survival.

Porto qualify for Portuguese Cup quater-finals

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 18:19

FC Porto thrashed Atletico 6-0 at Dragon Stadium to qualify for the Portuguese Cup quarter-finals.

Benfica enter Portuguese Cup quarterfinal

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 17:44

Benfica routed Gil Vicente 5-0 at Luz Stadium here to qualify for the Portuguese Cup quarter-finals, thanks to goals from Rodrigo, Lima and Markovic.

Portuguese legend Eusebio dies aged 71

Last Updated: Sunday, January 5, 2014, 17:40

Portuguese football legend Eusebio, who was the top scorer in the 1966 World Cup, has died Sunday at the age of 71, his former club Benfica confirmed.

Sporting held to goalless draw by Porto

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 16:57

Sporting Lisbon were held to a goalless draw by FC Porto at the Alvalada Stadium in here in the first round of the eagerly awaited clash in the Portuguese League Cup.

Sporting held to goalless draw in Portugal

Last Updated: Sunday, December 22, 2013, 16:49

Sporting were held to a goalless draw by Nacional and failed to increase their provisional lead in the Portuguese football league.

Cristiano Ronaldo tops `most popular footballers in 2013` list

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 11:41

A UK website has carried out a research to find out the ten most popular footballers in 2013 across social media platforms and Portuguese winger Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the list.

Mosquitoes could sting Lusofonia Games in Goa

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 18, 2013, 19:15

Mosquitoes could have a field day at the Lusofonia Games 2013 with the state health department claiming that the area near the Portuguese Commonwealth Games` inauguration ceremony venue was infested with malarial infections.

Porto beat Rio Ave in in Portuguese league

Last Updated: Monday, December 16, 2013, 15:00

FC Porto beat Rio Ave 3-1 in the 13th round of the Portuguese League in Vila do Conde, piling pressure on Sporting and Benfica.