A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: Hosts Portugal knock England out of Euro 2004
Ten years ago today, hosts Portugal overcome England on penalties to advance through to the semi-finals of Euro 2004.
Jun 24, 09:27
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
FIFA World Cup countdown: Top 10 Portuguese footballers of all time
As part of the countdown to the FIFA World Cup in Brazil, Sports Mole looks at the top 10 players in the history of Portugal.
May 18, 11:16
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
England's penalty shootout failures
After Roy Hodgson discusses his plans for penalty shootouts at the World Cup, Sports Mole looks back over England's defeats from 12 yards out.
Feb 25, 12:42
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Gremio: 'No bid for Julio Cesar'
Gremio director Rui Costa denies that his club is on the verge of signing Queens Park Rangers goalkeeper Julio Cesar.
Jan 29, 21:25
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Joaquim Rodriguez bounces back with Tour of Lombardy win
Joaquim Rodriguez wins the one-day classic Tour of Lombardy race between Bergamo and Lecce in Italy.
Oct 7, 04:33
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Rui Costa crowned road race world champion
Rui Costa finishes half-a-bike's length ahead of Joaquim Rodriguez to win the road race world champion in Florence.
Sep 29, 19:29
Britain's Chris Froome passes world heritage site Mont-Saint-Michel during the eleventh stage of the Tour de France on July 10, 2013
Rui Costa wins stage 19 of Tour de France, Chris Froome retains yellow jersey
Rui Costa wins stage 19 of the Tour de France, while Chris Froome keeps the yellow jersey after finishing alongside Alberto Contador.
Jul 19, 15:21
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Rui Costa clinches stage 16 victory at Tour de France
Movistar rider Rui Costa wins the 16th stage of the Tour de France as the race moves from Vaison-la-Romaine to Gap.
Jul 16, 15:49
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Rui Costa: 'Benfica are a rising force'
Benfica director of football Rui Costa believes that the Portuguese club are a rising force in European football.
Apr 12, 17:02
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Rui Costa: 'No Axel Witsel negotiations'
Benfica sporting director Rui Costa reveals that no clubs are currently in negotiations to sign Axel Witsel.
Jul 11, 19:16
Cristiano Ronaldo
Rui Costa offers Cristiano Ronaldo support
Rui Costa urges Portuguese supporters to get behind Cristiano Ronaldo in tonight's Euro 2012 qualifier.
Nov 15, 13:25
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