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Women’s Euros Group B: Portugal v Belgium, Italy v Spain

By Eloise Smallbone (11/07/2025) Above: Belgium celebrate their first and only win of the tournament. Photo: UEFA. Portugal 1-2 Belgium Team news and context: Belgium were already eliminated from the competition before facing Portugal, however Portugal’s fate was also out of their hands to a certain extent. Portugal could have progressed as Group B’s runners-upContinue reading “Women’s Euros Group B: Portugal v Belgium, Italy v Spain”

Women’s Euros Group B: Spain v Belgium, Portugal v Italy

By Eloise Smallbone (07/07/2025) Above: Spain celebrate their win. Photo: SEFutbolFem on X. Spain 6 – 2 Belgium Team news and context: As Group B’s second matchday started, Spain were in a significantly better position than Belgium. They were sat at the top of the group after a convincing win over Italy, whereas Belgium neededContinue reading “Women’s Euros Group B: Spain v Belgium, Portugal v Italy”

Women’s Euros Group B: Belgium v Italy, Spain v Portugal

By Eloise Smallbone (03/07/2025) Above: Italy celebrate their win. Photo: Azzuri_En on X. Belgium 0 – 1 Italy Team news and context: As the second day of the tournament started, the stage was set for Belgium and Italy. The two sides both won their last game before Euro 2025, with Belgium beating Greece 2-0 inContinue reading “Women’s Euros Group B: Belgium v Italy, Spain v Portugal”

Euros Preview: Portugal

By Emily Wyatt (21/06/2025) Above: Portugal lineup ahead of the 2023 World Cup. Photo: Portugal Football. An exciting summer is on the horizon for Portugal. Despite being labelled as one of the weaker teams in Western European football since its formation, it is clear in recent years they have been swiftly switching things up. GoingContinue reading “Euros Preview: Portugal”

Beever-Jones bags hat-trick as Lionesses put six past Portugal

England 6–0 Portugal by Ava-Marianne Elliott (30/5/25) Above: England celebrate last night. Photo: Christine Oughton for Impetus. Under the lights at Wembley, England were ruthless. The Lionesses comfortably saw off visitors Portugal in a win that saw them retain second-place in their Nations League group, setting them up nicely for their away trip to groupContinue reading “Beever-Jones bags hat-trick as Lionesses put six past Portugal”

France make successful start to UEFA Nations League campaign

Impetus’ Jean-Pierre Thiesset reviews France’s matches against Portugal and Austria that kicked off their UEFA Nations League campaign (27/9/23) Above: France’s Selma Bacha scores from 25 metres out against Portugal. Photo: Tim Guigon, FFF. France 2-0 Portugal France opened their inaugural UEFA Women’s Nations League campaign with a home game against Portugal in Valenciennes onContinue reading “France make successful start to UEFA Nations League campaign”

The World Cup debutants – how are they getting on?

by Genevieve Henry in Australia (28/7/23) Above: Republic of Ireland’s Katie McCabe (right) has had a sensational World Cup on her country’s first appearance in the tournament. Photo: Katie McCabe Twitter. In the past 20 years, 17 nations have made their debut on the world stage. Only three have ever made it out of theContinue reading “The World Cup debutants – how are they getting on?”

World Cup Preview: Portugal

by Jean-Pierre Thiesset (4/7/23) Above: World Cup debutants Portugal. Photo: Football Arroyo. Portugal, ranked 21 in the FIFA list, have made it to their first-ever World Cup. The Selecção das Quinas (corner selection) are out to make up for lost time by raising eyebrows with results in the tournament. Squad: Goalkeepers: Rute Costa (Benfica Lisbon,Continue reading “World Cup Preview: Portugal”

Lionesses battle to break through in send-off match

England 0-0 Portugal by Ruby Vince at Stadium MK (2/7/23) Above: Lauren James looks to burst through against Portugal yesterday, supported by Alessia Russo. Photo: Lionesses. England’s send-off game ended in a disappointing goalless draw against Portugal in Milton Keynes. Sarina Wiegman’s team did not perform at their best, even with multiple chances to grabContinue reading “Lionesses battle to break through in send-off match”

Lionesses line-up Portugal World Cup send-off

9/6/23 Above: Chloe Kelly will be hoping to have more to celebrate for England in their friendly against Portugal – their final game at home before travelling to the World Cup. England’s final fixture on home soil before the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup will be a send-off match against Portugal on Saturday 1st JulyContinue reading “Lionesses line-up Portugal World Cup send-off”