The battle for extra Champions League places: England stretches out in front
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Why Europe's biggest clubs want to sign Viktor Gyökeres (0:58)
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Viktor Gyökeres was playing in England's second tier 18 months ago. Now, aged 26, he's wanted by Europe's elite. What's behind his rise, and where could he go?
Julien Laurens' top-10 shirts (3:06)
How clubs got their colors: a history of soccer's most iconic jerseys
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Gyökeres plays down Utd links: 'Nothing concrete'
Sporting CP star Viktor Gyokeres has played down speculation that he will leave the Portuguese giants to join Manchester United in the winter transfer window.
Amorim promises Man United clarification after Sporting's Friday game (1:21)
Portugal wildfire action: Plant 200 trees per goal
The Portuguese league has said 200 trees will be donated for planting for each goal scored in this weekend's rounds of games as part of the competition's response to wildfires that have devastated the country.
Team's 2 GKs tear ACLs in same training session
Boavista's first and second-choice goalkeepers both suffered serious knee injuries in the same training session leaving the Portuguese side with 17-year-old Tome Sousa as their only fit keeper.
Ochoa targets record 6th WC after Portugal move
Goalkeeper Guillermo "Memo" Ochoa, 39, said he hopes his move to Portuguese Primeira Liga team AVS will increase his chances of being called up by Mexico for a record sixth World Cup in 2026.
Bournemouth sign Evanilson for club-record fee
Bournemouth have signed striker Evanilson from Portugal's Porto for a record fee, the Premier League club said on Friday.
Singapore's Asis makes history in signing for Portugal's Estrela
Nur Muhammad Asis has become the first Singaporean to join a Portuguese top-flight club after moving to Estrela.
Transfer Talk: PSG make Neves No. 1 target in battle with Man United, Liverpool
Benfica midfielder João Neves is Paris Saint-Germain's top target this summer. Transfer Talk has the latest.
One player from each team to watch at the U17 Euros
The U17 Euros starts on Monday, but who are the next young superstars that fans and scouts from Europe's top clubs should be keeping an eye on?
Xabi Alonso, Ruben Amorim, Thiago Motta: The next wave of managers ready for the spotlight
We take a look at 11 names who have been flourishing all across Europe as some of the best managers and what makes them so great.
Rúben Amorim is one of the best young coaches around. So why didn't Liverpool or Barça hire him?
A week ago, Sporting CP coach Rúben Amorim was the leading candidate to replace Jürgen Klopp at Liverpool. Now, his future is increasingly uncertain.
Villas-Boas voted in as new Porto president
Andre Villas-Boas, the former Chelsea and Tottenham manager, has been elected as president of FC Porto after ending the 42-year reign of Jorge Nuno Pinto da Costa in a landslide election win.
Sporting's Amorim apologises for West Ham talks
Sporting CP head coach Ruben Amorim has said that it was a "mistake" to fly to London to hold talks with West Ham, and apologised to his players.
Amorim silent on West Ham links after London trip
Sporting Lisbon coach Ruben Amorim is remaining tight-lipped about his future following his trip to London on Monday where he held talks with West Ham.
Amorim: There hasn't been an interview or agreement with any club (0:38)
Sporting boss Amorim dismisses Liverpool links
Sporting CP manager Ruben Amorim brushed aside rumours surrounding his future on Monday and said that winning trophies this season at the Portuguese giants is his main priority.
Sporting's Amorim dismisses Liverpool links (0:51)
Stats, trends behind Europe's league leaders from Liverpool to Bayer Leverkusen
Heading into March, we could have new champions in nearly every big European league, from Liverpool in the Premier League to Bayer Leverkusen in Germany. How have these teams climbed the summit? We break it down.
How Portugal is becoming one of the best leagues in men's and women's soccer
The growth of the Portuguese game is happening across men's and women's leagues, so what makes it so special? We dig deep to find out.
Why UWCL qualifiers have been 'worth watching' (2:25)
Portuguese Liga Standings
| TEAM | GP | W | D | L | GD | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sporting CP | 15 | 12 | 1 | 2 | +33 | 37 |
| FC Porto | 15 | 12 | 1 | 2 | +27 | 37 |
| Benfica | 14 | 11 | 2 | 1 | +26 | 35 |
| Braga | 15 | 8 | 4 | 3 | +11 | 28 |
| Santa Clara | 15 | 9 | 0 | 6 | +1 | 27 |
| Guimaraes | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | +4 | 22 |
| Casa Pia | 15 | 5 | 5 | 5 | -2 | 20 |
| Moreirense | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | -3 | 20 |
| FC Famalicao | 15 | 4 | 7 | 4 | +1 | 19 |
| Gil Vicente | 15 | 4 | 5 | 6 | -7 | 17 |
| Rio Ave | 14 | 4 | 4 | 6 | -10 | 16 |
| Estoril | 14 | 3 | 5 | 6 | -9 | 14 |
| AVS | 15 | 2 | 7 | 6 | -11 | 13 |
| C.D. Nacional | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -11 | 12 |
| Estrela | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | -12 | 12 |
| SC Farense | 15 | 3 | 3 | 9 | -12 | 12 |
| Boavista | 15 | 2 | 6 | 7 | -9 | 12 |
| Arouca | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | -17 | 11 |