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O Clássico stalemate – It’s as you were for Benfica and Porto

Paul Little analyses the fall out from Saturday night’s O Clássico, where Portugal’s two top teams battled to a stalemate.

Paul Little discusses Portuguese giants Benfica who are chasing a league title while attempting to balance the books.

Paul Little looks at the Portuguese Primeira Liga where Benfica are aiming to see off Sporting Lisbon to claim the title.

Paul Little discusses the Jorge Jesus who made the controversial switch from one Portuguese giant to another last year.

Rich Lloyd looks at FC Astana, a club you probably never heard of until they sealed qualification for the Champions League group stage.

Alan Moore looks at how currency issues are having an impact on football in Russia.

Rui Miguel Martins of FutebolFactory.com and Sam Biggers of PortugalFutbol.net look at some of the hottest Portuguese prospects.

Harvey Stevens looks at Moroccan Adel Taarabt who promised so much at Queens Park Rangers but ultimately delivered very little.

Alan Moore continues his look at the lack of appetite amongst Ireland’s top brass for hosting sporting events.

The only thing remarkable about Adu is that people thought he was remarkable at age 13, writes Phil Pyle Jr.