Alex Gonçalves
aljeeves.bsky.social
Alex Gonçalves
@aljeeves.bsky.social
Football, often of the Portuguese variety.
Armenia vs Portugal kicks off at 5pm, Portugal's first 2026 World Cup qualifier.

It's set to be an emotional match, Portugal's first match since Diogo Jota's passing, and in the wake of the tragic Lisbon funicular disaster that killed at least 16 people.

A day of reflection.
September 6, 2025 at 3:14 PM
It still doesn't feel real.
July 3, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Absolute scenes between Porto and Sporting!

Englishman Danny Namaso scores late to salvage a draw before Sporting get 2 reds in 2 minutes while the ball is out of play. Two more reds after full time for good measure, leading to Diogo Costa to ask the referee to calm down. Understandably so.
February 7, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Perhaps the greatest bounce back from a poor result I've ever seen.

I can't have been the only one fearing Nottingham Forest's fall-off could be coming after the 5-0 hammering last week. To annihilate a top Brighton side 7-0 is unbelievable. Nuno's army dream of Europe! #NFFC
February 1, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Today I learned that Magdeburg are 1st place in Bundesliga 2 - despite having not won a single home game all season....
January 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Great initiative by Braga, announcing that fans can attend their final home game of the year free of charge!

"SC Braga informs that the game against Casa Pia AC will be OPEN DOOR, allowing entry to all those who wish to support SC Braga. It is not necessary to purchase a ticket"
December 23, 2024 at 12:22 PM
Vitoria Guimarães in the Conference League this season:

🟢 Floriana 0-1 VSC
🟢 VSC 4-0 Floriana
🟢 Zurich 0-3 VSC
🟢 VSC 2-0 Zurich
🟢 VSC 3-0 Zrinjski
🟢 Zrinjski 0-4 VSC
🟢 VSC 3-1 Celje
🟢 Djurgarden 1-2 VSC
🟢 VSC 2-1 Mlada Boleslav
🟡 Astana 1-1 VSC
🟢 St Gallen 1-4 VSC

Beyond our wildest expectations.
December 12, 2024 at 10:13 PM
Vitoria Guimarães. Take a bow. Only Chelsea boast a better Europa Conference League record than the Portuguese outfit.
December 12, 2024 at 10:01 PM
An incredible career comes to an end as Nani announces that he is hanging up his boots at the age of 38.

Thank you for everything Nani, it was a privilege to watch you take to the field.
December 8, 2024 at 8:26 PM
The draw for the FIFA Club World Cup gets underway soon - here's a look at the pots for the first ever edition of the expanded club tournament as FC Porto and SL Benfica look to represent Portugal on the world stage from pot 2: #FIFACWC
December 5, 2024 at 5:32 PM
Ruben Amorim says he's spoken to the press more in just one week at Manchester United than he did in four years at Sporting CP and says he just wants time to work with his players. Obvious hyperbole, but already sounds and looks frustrated at the media circus of English football.
November 24, 2024 at 7:02 PM
The path to reclaiming the UEFA Nations League trophy is set 🇵🇹
November 22, 2024 at 12:47 PM
THEY'VE ONLY GONE AND DONE IT!

San Marino 👏
November 18, 2024 at 9:58 PM
This is a fascinating group to keep an eye on today
November 16, 2024 at 4:29 PM
Midfield? Who needs a midfield? And a holding midfielder? Pff, forget about it.

Roberto Martinez, as we have become accustomed to, names an attacking lineup to take on Poland. A dynamic and modern approach to football, or lunacy that's asking for trouble? Only one way to find out I guess!
November 15, 2024 at 6:59 PM
I know Portugal play today, but I'm kind of more excited about San Marino versus Gibraltar. A win for San Marino will see them promoted to League C of the Nations League, which is something I never thought I'd say. A draw keeps it in their hands.

This is what makes international football great.
November 15, 2024 at 6:27 PM
HT: Braga 2-0 Sporting
FT: Braga 2-4 Sporting

Ruben Amorim ends his Sporting managerial career with the most memorable of comebacks. The perfect end to the Sporting script.
November 10, 2024 at 8:44 PM
Massive day of football in Portugal today:

Braga vs Sporting (18:45)
Benfica vs Porto (20:45)

Ruben Amorim's last match as Sporting manager, with the 'Big Four' in the Primeira Liga facing off.

Not to be missed. Those in the UK can watch BOTH matches LIVE on Triller TV.
November 10, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Nuno Espirito Santo, manager of the month. Deserved recognition for the ridiculous job he's doing at #NFFC.

Nottingham Forest, 3rd in the league with just one defeat, sitting above Arsenal, Chelsea, Spurs and Villa over a quarter into the season with the second best defence in the league. Stunning.
November 9, 2024 at 12:48 PM