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Tag: Benfica

Life outside the 'Big Five' - the race for title glory

Life outside the ‘Big Five’ – the race for title glory

July 3, 2020 by Jonathan O'Shea

Jonathan O’Shea takes us around Europe for updates on the state of play in some of the continents biggest leagues.zx

Rejuvenated Benfica threaten Porto’s Primeira Liga Crown

Rejuvenated Benfica threaten Porto’s Primeira Liga Crown

April 2, 2019 by Paul Little

Paul Little talks to World Soccer Magazine’s Tom Kundert about Benfica’s Primeira Liga resurgence under new coach Bruno Lage.

Claudio Caniggia -  The Dundee Era

Claudio Caniggia – The Dundee Era

December 18, 2018 by Sivan John

Sivan John looks back at the remarkable story of when legendary Argentina striker Claudio Caniggia played for Dundee.

Five promising 2018 World Cup wonderkids you’ve never heard of

Five promising 2018 World Cup wonderkids you’ve never heard of

May 17, 2018 by Joe Moon

Joe Moon takes a look at five young stars set to showcase their talents on the biggest stage at this summer’s World Cup.

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

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

April 4, 2017 by Paul Little

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

Delicate balancing act at Benfica

Delicate balancing act at Benfica

February 1, 2017 by Paul Little

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

Reigning champions Benfica hold top spot in Portuguese title race

Reigning champions Benfica hold top spot in Portuguese title race

March 25, 2016 by Paul Little

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

Sporting Lisbon - don’t mess with the Jesus

Sporting Lisbon – don’t mess with the Jesus

January 19, 2016 by Paul Little

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

FC Astana - The Kazakhstani minnows who are taking on Europe’s elite

FC Astana – The Kazakhstani minnows who are taking on Europe’s elite

September 7, 2015 by Rich Lloyd

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

Racing from the Rouble in Russia

Racing from the Rouble in Russia

August 21, 2015 by Alan Moore

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

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