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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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Primeira Liga: Three games in and no side has a perfect record as Braga lead the way
Aug 27

Aug 27 Primeira Liga: Three games in and no side has a perfect record as Braga lead the way

Alex Goncalves
Liga NOS

A brief summary of the league standings after three game weeks.

Dramatic day in Primeira Liga title race with the Lisbon Derby and a drastic Porto capitulation
Aug 26

Aug 26 Dramatic day in Primeira Liga title race with the Lisbon Derby and a drastic Porto capitulation

Alex Goncalves
Benfica, Sporting

Late goals, an impressive comeback, and VAR controversy - it was a busy day in the Primeira Liga.

Nuno's spirited Wolves impress as they hold Manchester City to draw
Aug 25

Aug 25 Nuno's spirited Wolves impress as they hold Manchester City to draw

Alex Goncalves
Abroad

An excellent display from Wolves sees them earn a point against the reigning champions.

It could be the finest achievement in Luxembourg football history: The Europa League action involving Portuguese managers
Aug 23

Aug 23 It could be the finest achievement in Luxembourg football history: The Europa League action involving Portuguese managers

Alex Goncalves
Abroad

Cluj - managed by Portuguese coach Toni Conceicao - suffered a disappointing 2-0 defeat to Dudelange of Luxembourg, while Pedro Martins and Bruno Baltazar were also in action in the Europa League.

Benfica's hopes of making ninth consecutive Champions League group stage hit by score draw at home in the "Battle of the Eagles"
Aug 22

Aug 22 Benfica's hopes of making ninth consecutive Champions League group stage hit by score draw at home in the "Battle of the Eagles"

Alex Goncalves
Benfica

Benfica’s 1-1 draw against PAOK at home in the first leg of the Champions League play-off means that they go into the reverse fixture knowing they must score, or face elimination.

​After leading Portugal to the Under-19 European Championship, Hélio Sousa is given a new managerial role
Aug 20

Aug 20 ​After leading Portugal to the Under-19 European Championship, Hélio Sousa is given a new managerial role

Alex Goncalves
National Team, Seleção
Cristiano Ronaldo makes final shortlist of three names for best player of the year award
Aug 20

Aug 20 Cristiano Ronaldo makes final shortlist of three names for best player of the year award

Alex Goncalves
Abroad

Ronaldo, for an eighth year in a row, makes the UEFA Men's Player of the Year shortlist.

Andre Silva puts his AC Milan woes behind him with a truly memorable debut
Aug 20

Aug 20 Andre Silva puts his AC Milan woes behind him with a truly memorable debut

Alex Goncalves
Abroad

Andre Silva found the back of the net on three occasions to give Sevilla the perfect start to their La Liga campaign.

Who are the current contenders to become Portugal's next centreback pairing?
Aug 19

Aug 19 Who are the current contenders to become Portugal's next centreback pairing?

Alex Goncalves
Seleção, National Team

Portugal may have a side that is firmly built on defensive capability - but pinpointing the next generation’s centreback partnership is no easy task. So who are the current contenders to become Portuguese internationals?

Was this the most unfortunate Portuguese player not to make the World Cup squad?
Aug 18

Aug 18 Was this the most unfortunate Portuguese player not to make the World Cup squad?

Alex Goncalves
National Team

15 goals and 7 assists in Ligue 1 - but no place in Fernando Santos’ World Cup squad.

Bruno de Carvalho: "I am still the president" as he returned to Alvalade
Aug 18

Aug 18 Bruno de Carvalho: "I am still the president" as he returned to Alvalade

Alex Goncalves
Sporting

Bruno de Carvalho returned to Alvalade with document in hand, claiming a court ruled in his favour and that he was still legitimately the president.

Shock as Braga are knocked OUT of the Europa League
Aug 17

Aug 17 Shock as Braga are knocked OUT of the Europa League

Alex Goncalves
Liga NOS, Braga

Braga are out of the Europa League at the third qualifying round after a disappointing defeat to Ukrainian outfit Zorya on away goals.

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  • Alex Gonçalves
    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
  • Alex Gonçalves
    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
  • Alex Gonçalves
    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
  • Alex Gonçalves
    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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