Portuguese Liga

Pepe: The most underrated defender of all time?

Nowadays, there’s really no debating on whether titles and filled trophy cabinets define a player’s legacy. Of course, there are multiple players whose cabinets are filled without having played important roles in their respective teams. 

Well, that’s not the case with Kepler Laveran de Lima Ferreira, Pepe.

The Brazilian-born, yes, Brazilian, is inarguably one of Portugal and Real Madrid’s greatest legends. The three-time UEFA Champions League and 2016 Euro winner is the definition of “football heritage.”

Cold-blooded — SC Braga goalkeeper nutmegs opponent while being up one goal in the 90th minute

Goalkeepers of the game are often understood as the less technical and skillful players on the field, as their main duty is to use their hands to stop the opposing team from putting the ball in the back of their net. 

However, a goalkeeper in Portugal threw the stereotypical script out the window and pulled off one of the most disrespectful nutmegs we’ve ever seen.

Watch: U-21 SC Braga goalkeeper nutmegs opponent inside the box

He might be him.

Regional team goes nuts after getting drawn against Sporting CP in Portuguese Cup

The players for the fifth tier Portuguese club Olivais e Moscavide had an awesome reaction when it was revealed they would play giants Sporting Portugal in the next round of the Portuguese Cup competition.

The tournament known as Taça de Portugal is the annual knockout tournament in the country open to professional and amateur clubs. Moscavide, who play in a regional league in the fifth tier, have progressed to the third round of the tournament and will get to play one of the big boys.

Here was their reaction.

56-year-old Kazuyoshi Miura makes his debut in the Portuguese second division

Former Japan striker Kazuyoshi Miura added yet another achievement to his age-defying career on Saturday, making his debut for Portuguese second-tier club Oliveirense at the age of 56.

Miura, who joined Oliveirense on loan from Yokohama FC earlier this year, came on in the 90th minute of a 4-1 win at Académico de Viseu.

According to a report on the Portuguese league's website, Miura's appearance made him "the oldest footballer ever to play in Portuguese football, with 56 years, one month and 24 days."

Aman sus goles: Los clubes que se pelean a Santi Giménez

La campaña debut de Santiago Giménez en el fútbol europeo ha sido de ensueño. Pese a que no comenzó de titular y al golpe anímico que significó no ir al Mundial de Catar 2022, Bebote poco a poco ha ido conquistando los corazones de los aficionados del Feyenoord, a la vez que empieza a despertar el interés de otros equipos del Viejo Continente.

El delantero mexicano lleva 16 goles (9 en la Eredivisie) y se acerca a la marca de 20 que tienen Luis García y Javier Hernández, los mexicanos más efectivos en su primera temporada en el Viejo Continente.

The legend keeps growing: Perennial Japanese star King Kazu joins second-tier Oliveirense at age 55

Kazuyoshi Miura will continue his professional career in Portugal at the age of 55 after the former Japan striker joined second-tier Oliveirense on loan from Yokohama FC, the Portuguese club said on Wednesday.

Los tres seleccionados mexicanos que están borrados de sus equipos en Europa

No llevamos ni 10 días de 2023 y las cosas no pintan bien para tres seleccionados mexicanos en Europa. Y con "no pintan bien" estamos siendo gentiles.

Raúl Jiménez, Diego Lainez y Johan Vásquez están básicamente borrados de sus respectivos equipos: Wolverhampton, SC Braga y Cremonese. Haciendo banca sin entrar de cambio e incluso no siendo convocados para los partidos que sus clubes enfrentan.

Back from break – European top 5 league standings heading into restart

After an international winter break full of jaw-dropping goals, underdog runs, shockers and comebacks that en

5 clubs that benefitted the most from the 2022 World Cup

With this year's World Cup being held in the middle of the European soccer season, many questioned the impact it would have on the players’ clubs. While there have been some high-profile injuries, there've also been some players who've written their names among the stars. 

For their clubs, this break has helped star players gain global recognition and grow their values ahead of the January transfer window. Whether they cash in and sell high or keep their players, the World Cup has absolutely helped some clubs more than others. 

Diego Lainez se ilusiona con el Mundial luego de anotar un gol salvador para el SC Braga

Apareció Diego Lainez. Después de algunos partidos en el olvido, el extremo mexicano volvió a disputar algunos minutos en el SC Braga y con un gol agónico terminó siendo fundamental en la victoria 2-1 que clasificó a su equipo a los octavos de final de la Copa de Portugal. 

La conquista de paso le dio esperanza de colarse en la lista final de México para el Mundial de Catar 2022.

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