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Paulo Bento: 'First-leg clean sheet key to qualification'
Portugal coach Paulo Bento admits that keeping a first-leg clean sheet was vital to the 4-2 aggregate win over Sweden which saw them qualify for the World Cup.Nov 19, 23:45
Match Analysis: Sweden 2-3 Portugal (2-4 on aggregate)
Sports Mole looks back at an incredible end to Portugal's World Cup qualifying success over Sweden, which saw Cristiano Ronaldo score a hat-trick.Nov 19, 22:25
Cristiano Ronaldo fires Portugal to World Cup
Cristiano Ronaldo scores a hat-trick in Stockholm as Portugal beat Sweden 3-2 in the second leg of their playoff tie to qualify for the World Cup finals.Nov 19, 21:39
Live Commentary: Sweden (2)2-3(4) Portugal - as it happened
Sports Mole's text coverage of the shootout between Cristiano Ronaldo and Zlatan Ibrahimovic as Portugal edged Sweden in a frenetic World Cup qualifier.Nov 19, 19:00
Preview:Sweden vs. Portugal
Sports Mole looks ahead to Tuesday night's World Cup qualifying second leg between Sweden and Portugal.Nov 17, 13:53
Crisriano Ronaldo focused after "important" winner
Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo believes that his late winner against Sweden last night could prove vital in a tight World Cup playoff.Nov 16, 00:40
Portugal see off Luxembourg
Portugal win 3-0 but Russia qualify for next summer's World Cup.Oct 15, 19:01
Live Commentary: Northern Ireland 2-4 Portugal - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage of tonight's World Cup qualifying match between Northern Ireland and Portugal.Sep 6, 17:45
Paulo Bento wary of Northern Ireland upset
Portugal manager Paulo Bento admits that Northern Ireland could be a potential banana skin for his side.Sep 5, 22:15
Michael O'Neill: 'Northern Ireland will be disciplined against Portugal'
Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill says that his team will play a disciplined game against Portugal in their World Cup qualifying clash.Sep 5, 17:59
Cristiano Ronaldo rescues Portugal against the Netherlands
A late Cristiano Ronaldo goal sees Portugal rescue a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands in the Algarve.Aug 14, 21:38
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Preview:Portugal vs. Netherlands
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's friendly in the Algarve between European heavyweights Portugal and the Netherlands.Aug 12, 16:22
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Portugal held by Gabon
Portugal struggle to a 2-2 draw against Gabon in the absence of Cristiano Ronaldo and Nani.Nov 14, 22:58
Portugal boss Paulo Bento still confident of World Cup qualification despite Northern Ireland draw
Paulo Bento believes that Portugal will qualify for the 2014 World Cup despite dropping points at home to Northern Ireland on Tuesday.Oct 17, 01:29
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Nelson called up to Portugal squad
Real Betis full-back Nelson is called up to the Portugal squad in place of the injured Fabio Coentrao for their match against Northern Ireland.Oct 13, 18:59
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Alexander Kerzhakov strike sees Russia down Portugal
Russia maintain their 100% record at the expense of Portugal's thanks to an early goal by Alexander Kerzhakov.Oct 12, 17:03
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Preview:Russia vs. Portugal
Sports Mole looks ahead to this evening's mouth-watering tie between Group F leaders Russia and Portugal.Oct 12, 09:07
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Half-Time Report: Luxembourg 1-1 Portugal
Portugal fall behind to European minnows Luxembourg before fighting back to restore parity at the break in their opening World Cup qualifier.Sep 7, 19:34
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Braga 1-1 Udinese
Braga and Udinese share a score draw in their Champions League qualifying first-leg.Aug 22, 20:57
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Euro 2012: The Sports Mole awards
Sports Mole reflects on the highs and lows of the previous month's worth of action at Euro 2012.Jul 2, 12:56
Paulo Bento tries to calm Cristiano Ronaldo criticism
Paulo Bento insists that it was always the plan to give Cristiano Ronaldo the fifth penalty kick for Portugal in their semi-final defeat to Spain last night.Jun 28, 10:33
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Cristiano Ronaldo 'proud' of Portugal performance
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo insists that his team should be "proud" of their performance in Euro 2012 despite losing to Spain in the semi-finals.Jun 27, 23:45
Paulo Bento: 'We can hold our heads high'
Paulo Bento insists that Portugal can be proud of their performance following Wednesday's semi-final defeat to Spain at Euro 2012.Jun 27, 23:02
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Match Analysis: Euro 2012 - Portugal 0-0 Spain (Spain win 4-2 on penalties)
Sports Mole dissects Spain's Euro 2012 semi-final penalty victory over Portugal.Jun 27, 22:00
Half-Time Report: Portugal 0-0 Spain
Portugal impress during the opening 45 minutes of their Euro 2012 semi-final with Spain, but the game remains goalless at the break.Jun 27, 19:32
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Preview:Semi-final - Portugal vs. Spain
Sports Mole previews tonight's Euro 2012 semi-final between Iberian rivals Portugal and defending champions Spain.Jun 27, 11:20
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Paulo Bento: 'We can beat Spain'
Paulo Bento is confident that Portugal can advance to the final of Euro 2012.Jun 27, 06:20
Roberto Martinez hails Paulo Bento
Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez hails the impact made by Portugal boss Paulo Bento at Euro 2012.Jun 24, 19:00
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Helder Postiga unlikely to feature again for Portugal
Helder Postiga will reportedly miss the rest of Euro 2012 with a thigh injury.Jun 23, 14:15
Joao Moutinho: Paulo Bento is doing "a great job"
Joao Moutinho believes that Paulo Bento can lead Portugal to success at Euro 2012.Jun 23, 05:44
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Andre Villas-Boas: 'Portugal can win Euro 2012'
Andre Villas-Boas believes that Portugal can win Euro 2012.Jun 23, 05:22
Helder Postiga officially ruled out of Portugal's Euro 2012 semi-final
Portugal striker will be ruled out of his side's semi-final against Spain or France due to a thigh injury, the Portuguese Football Federation have confirmed.Jun 22, 15:20
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Nani hails 'fantastic' victory
Nani hails Portugal's "fantastic" performance as they book their place in the semi-finals of Euro 2012 with a 1-0 win over the Czech Republic.Jun 21, 23:00
Paulo Bento delighted with Portugal display
Portugal coach Paulo Bento is delighted with his side's performance as they beat the Czech Republic 1-0 in the quarter-finals of Euro 2012.Jun 21, 22:41
Cristiano Ronaldo: "We played very well"
Cristiano Ronaldo reveals his delight Portugal secure their spot in the Euro 2012 semi-finals.Jun 21, 21:00
Czech Republic 0-1 Portugal
Portugal beat Czech Republic 1-0 to advance to the semi-finals of Euro 2012.Jun 21, 20:36
Paulo Bento hails Portugal rather than Cristiano Ronaldo
Paul Bento praises the Portugal team rather than single out Cristiano Ronaldo.Jun 18, 07:06
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Match Analysis: Euro 2012 - Portugal 2-1 Netherlands
Sports Mole dissects Portugal's 2-1 victory over the Netherlands in Euro 2012's Group B.Jun 17, 21:22
Preview:Group B - Portugal vs. Netherlands
The Netherlands have one last chance to salvage their fading Euro 2012 hopes when they face Portugal in Kharkiv tonight. Sports Mole previews the encounter.Jun 17, 04:11
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Paulo Bento: Late goal is what we deserved
Paulo Bento believes that his Portugal team were deserved winners against Denmark on Wednesday.Jun 14, 03:53
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