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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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How would this 'Portugal C squad' perform on the world stage?
Sep 19

Sep 19 How would this 'Portugal C squad' perform on the world stage?

Alex Goncalves
National Team, Seleção

Portugal have an abundance of talent in their ranks - but just how well could this hypothetical 'C' team perform - and would they qualify for the upcoming European Championship?

Porto earn respectable point in Germany after 1-1 draw against Schalke as Champions League gets underway
Sep 18

Sep 18 Porto earn respectable point in Germany after 1-1 draw against Schalke as Champions League gets underway

Alex Goncalves
Porto

Porto draw 1-1 against Schalke in their first Champions League game of the season.

Benfica cruise to 28-0 victory in first ever women's league match
Sep 17

Sep 17 Benfica cruise to 28-0 victory in first ever women's league match

Alex Goncalves
Benfica

Benfica fielded several high calibre players as they thrashed Ponte de Frielas.

The latest Portuguese contingent developing abroad - a look at LOSC and their potential charge towards the Champions League
Sep 16

Sep 16 The latest Portuguese contingent developing abroad - a look at LOSC and their potential charge towards the Champions League

Alex Goncalves
Abroad

There are now a total of five Portuguese players plying their trade at Lille, who have emerged as the closest title rivals to PSG in the early stages of the season.

Cristiano Ronaldo off the mark for Juventus
Sep 16

Sep 16 Cristiano Ronaldo off the mark for Juventus

Alex Goncalves
Abroad

Two goals against Sassuolo as Ronaldo finally finds the back of the net in Italy.

Nuno Espirito Santo focuses on the job at hand - and refuses to be drawn into speculation linking him away from club
Sep 14

Sep 14 Nuno Espirito Santo focuses on the job at hand - and refuses to be drawn into speculation linking him away from club

Alex Goncalves
Abroad

“You know me, I don’t talk about this. This is not the time to even think about it.”

Pizzi: stunning start to the season makes the Benfica midfielder the early standout performer in the Primeira Liga
Sep 14

Sep 14 Pizzi: stunning start to the season makes the Benfica midfielder the early standout performer in the Primeira Liga

Alex Goncalves
Benfica

8 games, 6 goals, 3 assists, 2 international appearances - and it's still only September.

Portugal U21s teetering on the edge of Euro 2019 elimination before it has even begun - what is the situation for this talented generation?
Sep 14

Sep 14 Portugal U21s teetering on the edge of Euro 2019 elimination before it has even begun - what is the situation for this talented generation?

Alex Goncalves
Seleção, National Team

The U21s only sit in third place in their group with just two games to go - and qualification is far from guaranteed.

Everton under investigation for illegal approach for Marco Silva - deducted points a possibility
Sep 14

Sep 14 Everton under investigation for illegal approach for Marco Silva - deducted points a possibility

Alex Goncalves
Abroad

It comes after Watford reported Everton for what they claimed was an illegal approach for their then-manager.

Benfica renew contract with Argentinian winger Cervi
Sep 13

Sep 13 Benfica renew contract with Argentinian winger Cervi

Alex Goncalves
Benfica

The new deal sees the diminutive winger stay with Benfica

​Benfica, Braga and Paços Ferreira ordered to play behind closed doors
Sep 12

Sep 12 ​Benfica, Braga and Paços Ferreira ordered to play behind closed doors

Alex Goncalves
Liga NOS

All three sides have the right to appeal the decision.

Portugal dominate Italy as they cruise to unflattering 1-0 in first ever UEFA Nations League match
Sep 11

Sep 11 Portugal dominate Italy as they cruise to unflattering 1-0 in first ever UEFA Nations League match

Alex Goncalves
National Team, Seleção

Portugal earned themselves a solid 1-0 victory over Italy in the UEFA Nations League, their first competitive victory over the 2006 world champions for 61 years.

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    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
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    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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