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Porto clinches 3rd straight Portuguese title

Sun, 19 May 2013 18:05:46 -0400

LISBON, Portugal - FC Porto clinched its third straight Portuguese league title on the final day of the season Sunday after winning 2-0 at 10-man Pacos Ferreira.

Eusebio back in Amsterdam to inspire Benfica

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:41:30 -0400

AMSTERDAM - Ever since Eusebio scored two goals to lead Benfica to its last European title, the Portuguese team has endured enough final heartache to fill an evening of mournful fado songs in a Lisbon bar.

Portugal sells bonds for first time since bailout

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:04:14 -0400

LISBON, Portugal - Portugal sold 10-year bonds Tuesday for the first time since it needed a bailout in 2011, representing a milestone in efforts to restore investor confidence in the frail eurozone country and prove that contested austerity policies are paying off.

Benfica beats Fenerbahce, into Europa League final

Thu, 02 May 2013 17:33:45 -0400

LISBON, Portugal - Benfica advanced to the Europa League final after Oscar Cardozo scored twice Thursday in a 3-1 win against Fenerbahce to overturn a 1-0 deficit from the first leg.