Alvalade was where the spell was first cast To watch him play was to witness something uncoachable: feints that defied physics a style that felt more like instinct than instruction The trivela was more than just a technique—it was a statement football’s history is littered with wizards who never found a kingdom For every Garrincha who was loved for his wildness The boy who shared a dressing room with Cristiano Ronaldo at Sporting was just as dazzling but where Ronaldo sculpted himself into an icon of modern efficiency an outlaw in a game that increasingly demanded structure Cândido de Oliveira: Portuguese Football’s James Bond? Or is it something less tangible—the way they make you feel but too volatile to be worshipped in the way history demands This is the story of Ricardo Quaresma—the magic and the moments that made him unforgettable Quaresma did not play football; he performed it and his finishing—when it arrived—felt like the climax of an unpredictable fairytale yet so perfect in its execution that it felt like a form of defiance When he curled the ball with the outside of his boot it was as if he was rejecting the fundamental laws of the game Why cut inside and strike with his weaker left when he could bend physics itself Why send a normal cross when he could make the ball dance The trivela was a declaration: I will not be like the rest Joshua Zirkzee: The Man Who Plays in Reverse Coaches build teams like architects design cities—every space accounted for every movement designed to maximize efficiency was an alleyway that led to a world of chaos Quaresma was supposed to be the heir to Luis Figo the club he joined was not yet the smooth-running total-football machine it would become under Pep Guardiola he found a manager who did not know what to do with him Quaresma’s nature—his unwillingness to bend to tactical discipline his need to play with an almost street-like freedom—clashed with Rijkaard’s attempts to impose control The result was a player out of sync with his surroundings Temporal Genius of Ancelotti: Football as a Question of When, Not How had moved to Manchester United that same summer but his mentality—his obsessive desire to refine to mold himself into the perfect athlete—set him on a different trajectory Some players are built for the big leagues; others need a place to be kings He was not a cog in a system but the system itself He would follow a moment of genius with an afternoon of frustration Zinedine Zidane — built their legacy on repetition Not His Players, Not His Players, Not His Players … The Hopeless Plight of Manchester United The second act of his career should have been the redemption the moment where he proved he belonged among football’s elite When José Mourinho took him to Inter Milan in 2008 and sculpted teams with an almost militaristic precision He became a luxury player in a team built for efficiency The Special One had no room for an artist who painted outside the lines forgettable loan spell where he was never more than a footnote Football’s False Prophets: The Cult of ‘Project’ Managers and the Death of Accountability Why reposition your body when you can wrap your strong foot around your standing leg and strike it felt like a final stand against the world of efficiency Pep’s City: From Clockwork Precision To Rusty Gears He was football’s jazz musician—brilliant in improvisation but lost when the notes required structure shifts in balance so subtle they left defenders grasping at air choosing instead to rewrite the script with a trivela that bent away into nothingness The Antagonist: How Football’s Great Minds Build, Destroy, and Redefine the Game but football at the elite level is a game of sequences and he refused to be anything but the magician The greatest players are often those who fit into a system who bend but do not break under its tactical weight Kim Min-jae: A Defender Rewriting the Script of Greatness It needs players who refuse to be confined by whiteboards and training drills there must be a Quaresma—a man who reminds us that football Featured Image: @GabFoligno / Stuart Franklin – UEFA Swedish striker Viktor Gyökeres scored one goal and created two more as Sporting clocked up a fourth successive win to secure their position at the top of the table with a 3-1 triumph over Famalicão in Lisbon tonight It was an explosive start to the match as a brilliant run and cross by Gyökeres inside the first minute set up Trincão who completely missed his kick but the onrushing Fresneda saved his blushes by drilling into the net on the run Famalicão gathered themselves and showed why they have been in good form lately pushing Sporting back with Gustavo Sá at the heart of most of their enterprising play When Óscar Aranda equalised from the penalty spot after Diomande had fouled Václav Sejk it was no more than the visitors deserved The Lions came out fired up for the second half and their pressure told when Maxi Araújo was upended in the box and Gyökeres fired in the penalty especially when Araújo was shown a straight red card for a bad challenge on Sá with ten minutes remaining The home fans could breathe a sigh of relief in the 88th minute when a fine move allowed Gyökeres to tee up substitute Geny Catamo for a tap-in and make sure of the three points.  OneFootball's home page Search Settings Sign In Sign InJoinBraga hold Sporting to 1-1 draw at Alvalade | OneFootballPortuGOAL Sporting failed in their attempt to reclaim top spot in the Primeira Liga, drawing 1-1 at home to Braga, thus enabling Benfica to go two points clear at the summit with six matches remaining in the 2024/25 season Viktor Gyökeres scoring directly from a free kick after earlier having a goal ruled out because he was three centimetres offside The domination of the home team subsided as Braga came back into it but with time ticking away it seemed Sporting would hold on until late substitute Afonso Patrão headed in a dramatic equaliser in the 87th minute The point is enough for Braga to overtake Porto and move up to third place in the league, while Sporting must now play catchup against Lisbon rivals Benfica Related NewsGlória do Benfica deixa 'aviso' a Bruno Lage para o Dérbi: "Não pode falhar no..." 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Man United hold talks in “recent hours” with Victor Osimhen’s agents over sensational summer deal The three players Xabi Alonso has requested Real Madrid to sign – report READ MONOGRAPH Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão has relocated from Rua Castilho to a new office to continue its growth project The new office is located in the Alvalade neighborhood – “a hybrid space that combines the dynamism of business with the authenticity of a traditional Lisbon neighborhood,” says the firm this new space reflects our identity and the closeness we value with clients and professionals.” We have big expansion projects for Lisbon and needed facilities that align with our clients “This move reflects the firm’s growth strategy and reinforces our commitment to a modern and dynamic work environment” “This marks a new starting point for developing our brand The new office is designed to foster a collaborative with facilities that prioritize well-being and productivity emphasizes the importance of strengthening the firm’s presence in the capital: “We want to continue growing expanding our operations in Lisbon is a key part of that journey.” Andersen partners with Braintrust and launches consulting practice It represents the main source of information in the legal business sector in Spain and Portugal The digital magazine – and its portal – address to the protagonists of law firms and in-house lawyers The magazine is available for free on the website and on Google Play and App Store information about deals and their advisors For further information, please visit the Group’s website www.lcpublishinggroup.com Sporting CP will host Manchester City at the iconic Estádio José Alvalade for Round 4 of the UEFA Champions League promising an exciting encounter between two formidable teams the team faces injury concerns with Eduardo Quaresma recovering from a muscle injury and Nuno Santos managing a knee issue Manchester City will likely stick to their usual 4-3-3 formation emphasizing possession and utilizing the width of the pitch Erling Haaland remains a sharp option in the front line supported by Phil Foden's flair and drive in midfield Ilkay Gundogan's experience will be crucial in transitioning play who is out for the season with a ligament injury and the team anticipates the return of Kyle Walker The match will be played under moderate rain with temperatures around 20.45°C and mild winds at 4.5 m/s which could influence the playing conditions and strategies of both teams This Champions League fixture promises to be a thrilling encounter as Sporting CP aims to leverage their home advantage against a Manchester City side determined to maintain their strong form in the competition Fans can expect a tactical battle with both teams showcasing their strengths in pursuit of crucial points in the group stage The current head-to-head record for the teams are Sporting CP 2 wins Manchester City are the favourites to win the match © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved 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Manchester City side determined to maintain their strong form in the competition Sporting CP are playing home against Manchester City at Estádio José Alvalade on Tue 18+ | Commercial Content | T&Cs apply | Gambleaware.org Arsenal are 12th on the 36-team UEFA Champions League table after four matches and the Gunners travel to Stadio Jose Alvalade in Portugal for a round-five clash with Sporting CP Will Mikel Arteta's side bag a decisive victory on this trip In this Sporting CP away section guide, we have all the information you need to be at Estadio Jose Alvalade especially for Arsenal fans travelling to Portugal This will be the first UEFA Champions League clash between Arsenal and Sporting CP The two sides previously clashed in the UEFA Europa League on four occasions Read our Sporting CP away section guide for details Lisbon is one of the most popular cities in world football so a Champions League clash in the Portuguese capital will undoubtedly bring everything to a standstill as thousands make their way to the 50,000-capacity Estadio Jose Alvalade Sporting CP is one of the most successful football clubs in Portugal but they have not yet won the UEFA Champions League This season gives them another chance to improve their standing in the UCL history and hopefully for them Thousands of Sporting CP fans are expected at Estadio Jose Alvalade to create an atmosphere that will be very intimidating to Arsenal supporters in the way section Arsenal won once in their two previous trip to this venue with so much to do in Lisbon before and after this trip Arsenal fans would want to check out popular attractions such as Castelo de Sao Jorge Trains are the most ideal for the city community but visitors looking for some adventure can hop into a Lisbon metro Our Sporting CP away section guide also mentions plenty of places to dine and wine in Lisbon Here are some of the popular joints that travelling Arsenal fans can visit for a good pint of A Ginjinha If you are travelling to Lisbon but have not booked a ticket for the Sporting CP away section you can check into any sports bar and catch Sporting CP vs Arsenal live on Tuesday night Fans of Arsenal at Estadio Jose Alvalade will occupy the South Stand Estadio Jose Alvalade ranks highly among football stadiums with the best atmosphere, and with just fewer away supporters expected at the venue Arsenal fans will have a rough time coping with the overwhelming numbers of the noisy hosts Arsenal will visit this stadium on 26 November 2024 which is more than a year since they visited for a Europa League clash with Sporting CP in March 2023 Arsenal settled for the spoils in a 2-2 draw These teams have clashed four times since 2018 all in the Europa League and three of the games ended in a draw in regular time Arsenal won once in the previous four duels this is the first UEFA Champions League clash between the two teams Sporting CP sit second behind Liverpool on the UCL table while the Gunners are currently in position 12 out of 36 teams A win for Arsenal in this trip to Stadio Jose Alvalade will be crucial in their top-eight quest Arsenal have been allocated a total of 2,500 tickets ahead of their clash with Sporting CP at Stadio Jose Alvalade At the time of writing this away guide for Arsenal fans who will be at the match venue the club announced on their website that away tickets for Platinum Gold as well as Travelling Club Members with 0+ points are now sold out The Ticket Transfer service opens at 12pm on Mon November 4 and closes at 12pm on Wed November 6. pic.twitter.com/HaBiG24AL9 — Arsenal Fixture News (@AFCFixtureNews) October 24, 2024 With so many means of transport to choose from in Libson getting to Estadio Jose Alvalade should be easy and fast The stadium is only seven kilometres from the city centre and the road network makes it easy to access by using every means of transport available Note that Estadio Jose Alvalade is located on the E1 motorway Travelling Arsenal supporters can either use the rail network connecting Europe or hop onto a green or yellow metro line once they alight at the Lisbon Portela Airport You will then alight at the Campo Grande Station located just outside Estadio Jose Alvalade Sporting CP will host Amarante in Liga Portugal on 22 November 2024 four days before a gruelling encounter with Arsenal in the Champions League If you plan to arrive in Lisbon before 22 November consider buying tickets for the domestic clash on the respective club websites Alternatively, check out ticket resale websites, StubHub or SeatPick for available seats The next game at Estadio Jose Alvalade after the UCL fixture on 26 November will be on 30 November 2024 when Sporting host Santa Clara in another domestic encounter For Arsenal supporters planning a longer stay after the Champions League clash the game will be staged at Estadio Jose Alvalade The sale for the 2,500 tickets allocated to Arsenal fans going to Lisbon started on 28 October 2024 The pricing for the tickets for this fixture is £28.30 for all categories including wheelchair and ambulant disabled users you can still check resale platforms for available seats we note that in this Sporting CP away section guide buying tickets on third-party booking platforms means you will pay more than £28.30 standard pricing for visiting fans There are also risks such as fraud associated with using third-party websites to book tickets for European matches Sporting Lisbon fans can buy their tickets on the club's booking platform or from the ticket office located outside Estadio Jose Alvalade Tickets for the home fans are priced into categories with the least costing €23 and the most expensive going for €58 FootballGroundGuide » Latest Football Stadium and Fan News » Sporting CP away section: Guide for Arsenal fans at Estadio Jose Alvalade it's time to look ahead to the biggest game in the European football calendar—the final Eight teams remain in the fight for European glory following the conclusion of the group stage round back in December The knockout stages will commence on March 18/19 with both the quarter-final and semi-final stages set to take place over two legs The road to Lisbon has been mapped out, with the draw for the knockouts officially set in stone The framework for the semi-finals have also been drawn The 2024-25 UEFA Champions League final will be played on May 24 The domestic leagues that each of the remaining eight clubs belong to will have concluded before the final is set to take place The Estadio Jose Alvalade will play host to the toin Lisbon the official home of Portuguese side Sporting CP It will be the second time a stadium in Portugal has hosted the Women's Champions League final after the 2014 final between Wolfsburg and Sweden's Tyreso FF was held in Lisbon's Estadio do Restelo Estadio Jose Alvalade opened 21 years ago in August 2003 JAMIE SPANGHERJamie Spangher is a writer for Sports Illustrated Soccer. She specializes in the coverage of the women's game, with a particular focus on the USWNT, England's Lionesses, as well as the Barclays Women's Super League. Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Sports Illustrated or its affiliates Already a member? Log in Not a member? Sign up Explore our Food Tours → we’ve grown accustomed to the barrage of lists telling us where to travel during the next 12 months Often these places are a country or even a whole region – you could spend an entire year exploring just one of the locations listed and still barely make a dent We like to travel on a smaller scale. Forget countries and cities, for us the neighborhood is the ideal unit of exploration. Celebrating neighborhood life and businesses is, of course, essential to what we do as Culinary Backstreets. Since our founding in 2012, we’ve been dedicated to publishing the stories of unsung local culinary heroes and visiting them on our food walks particularly in neighborhoods that are off the beaten path while a justifiably important economic force in many cities can devastate the urban ecosystem if not distributed responsibly into neighborhoods otherwise neglected by the travel industry two years ago we launched an annual “Neighborhoods to Visit” guide featuring areas off the main tourist trail from all the cities that we cover Yet as various other annual “must-visit” guides have made clear following the same formula year after year can lead to selecting destinations solely for the purpose of a complete list focusing on a smaller selection of neighborhoods (as well as the people and places that keep them going) that truly deserve the extra attention Below is a compilation of six less-visited areas that our correspondents are eager to explore this year: Lisbon: Alvalade Close to the airport the neighborhood of Alvalade is on the periphery of Lisbon But its distance from the city center has perhaps been a blessing in disguise preserving the vibrancy of this residential neighborhood Alvalade was mostly built over farms and agricultural fields Its modernist urban plan brought a breath of fresh air into the city as architects had huge swaths of land to play with Both middle-class and rent-controlled buildings in the area have won awards and inspired architects over the years it’s a neighborhood with an amazing density of shops Maybe because of that we don’t really notice the lack of historical landmarks With only a few short-term rentals, hotels and hostels, it’s rare to see tourists in this part of town. But there’s a good chance of bumping into someone you know, especially in the busy shopping area of Avenida da Igreja and Avenida Rio de Janeiro around the market. We even bumped into our CB compatriot Tiago Pais and his bike while strolling around the neighborhood recently and I wouldn’t choose any other neighborhood to concentrate my life in this way In the restaurants – there are so many good ones – they call you by your name in the grocery shops we can pay another day in the streets we always find someone we know which means you can use a bike as your primary transportation.” Like in Campo de Ourique (another flat and lively shopping neighborhood) Alvalade has a central market that gathers many other businesses around it an old coffee and tea specialist that originally opened in Baixa in 1934 but moved to Alvalade in 1957 Paulo Manso and his daughter Inês Manso are now taking care of the lovely shop where you can buy origin coffee beans from Angola “In the last five years we started to have more young people buying here in addition to our usual clients,” Paulo tells us attracting locals with fresh produce and food shops inside Sporting’s Primeira Liga title defence suffered its first setback as the sensational Santa Clara pulled off a shock 1-0 victory at Alvalade Vinícius Lopes put the Azorean team ahead in the 33rd minute with a ferocious shot that left Vladan Kovacevic rooted to his spot Sporting could find no way back and looked physically and mentally drained well before the end of the match in contrast to a superbly organised Santa Clara who remained composed under pressure and were always a threat on the break With two defeats in his first three matches it is far from an ideal start to life as new Sporting coach for João Pereira.  Man City fans in Lisbon are expected to turn up in huge numbers on 5 November 2024 when their side play against hosts Sporting Lisbon in the fourth round of the UEFA Champions League The last two meetings between these sides happened in 2022 and in the same competition. Pep Guardiola led his side to a massive 5-0 in the first leg away from home at Estadio Jose Alvalade before a second leg in Manchester ended in a 0-0 stalemate This is a full matchday guide to Estadio Jose Alvalade especially for Man City fans in Lisbon planning to attend the highly anticipated game According to information on Sporting Lisbon vs Man City ticket allocation there will be at least 2,510 Man City fans in Lisbon on matchday we expect more than 3,000 away supporters inside Estadio Jose Alvalade on matchday With Man City announcing that tickets for their clash with Sporting CP are now sold out some supporters are expected to acquire tickets from third-party resale platforms such as SeatPick Man City fans in Lisbon will occupy the South Stand at Estadio Jose Alvalade It is the designated seating location for away fans who visit the venue on matchdays Also known as Stand A, the South Stand at Sporting CP's home ground can accommodate up to 24,242 supporters. So, while only 2,510 Sporting CP vs Man City tickets have been allocated to the away side those who have acquired tickets elsewhere ahead of the clash are expected to fill up more spaces Man City head to Estadio Jose Alvalade when coach Ruben Amorim agreed to a Manchester United switch following the sacking of Erik ten Hag It should be remembered that Amorim was previously linked with a potential move to Etihad Stadium should Pep Guardiola leave Recent developments undoubtedly put Amorim under pressure to defeat the Cityzens and leave Estadio Jose Alvalade as a hero BREAKING: Manchester United are set to pay €10m exit clause for Rúben Amorim to become new manager Sporting confirm formal communication received from #MUFC for Amorim to be appointed Amorim has already said yes to Man Utd proposal and project. pic.twitter.com/v17tR1oqlm — Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) October 29, 2024 Lisbon is approximately 100 square kilometres The city hosts two of the most popular football clubs in Primera Liga so you would expect to run out of options when it comes to finding an ideal beer joint or eatery having a pint of local brews such as Ginjinha or Madeira should be top of your bucket list ahead of the Sporting CP vs The following are some of the places where Man City fans in Lisbon can eat and drink during their stay in the Portuguese capital getting around Lisbon and even to Estadio Jose Alvalade should be easy for visiting Man City fans The home ground to Sporting CP is located in the northern part of the city and is only seven kilometres away from the city centre and just two kilometres from rivals Benfica's stadium the metro is the quickest and most convenient means of transport from the city centre to the venue Use the yellow or green metro lines and alight at Campo Granda station near the stadium Man City fans in Lisbon can also use a taxi or a bus to reach the stadium within four minutes which ply the route every 15 minutes and charges $3 A taxi from the city centre to Estadio Jose Alvalade should take approximately eight minutes covering a distance of 7.5 kilometres Subway trains are the cheapest option for Man City fans in Lisbon looking to save on costs and should take approximately 16 minutes for just $2 or up to $8 per trip Metro Lisboa plies the route every 10 minutes Walking to Estadio Jose Alvade from the city centre isn't a bad idea but considering that would take you up to 1 hour and 13 minutes it is not always a viable option for football fans FootballGroundGuide » Latest Football Stadium and Fan News » Man City fans in Lisbon: Full matchday guide to Estadio Jose Alvalade Sporting ended a series of four straight defeats by beating Boavista 3-2 at Alvalade tonight The Lions attacked the visitors incessantly virtually the whole match but once again revealed a defensive insecurity that has dogged the team since Ruben Amorim left Viktor Gyökeres put Sporting ahead midway through the first half but Boavista equalised on the stroke of half time from their only effort up until then A Francisco Trincão brace in the second half earned the Portuguese champions the three points although in between Boavista equalised for a second time through Bruno Onyemaechi and the performance will do little to ease Sporting supporters’ worries about the capacities of the new coach João Pereira.  Sporting made light work of AVS in Lisbon tonight clocking up a 6th successive victory in the Primeira Liga to stay three points clear at the top of the standings Star man Viktor Gyökeres was temporarily upstaged by Conrad Harder the teenage Danish striker giving the hosts the lead on his full debut in the Portuguese capital But the Swede soon took centre stage as per usual, scoring goals either side of half time as the Lions ran out easy winners. Tom Kundert reports from Alvalade.  With Gonçalo Inácio and Pedro Gonçalves out injured Sporting coach Rúben Amorim was forced to shuffle the pack meaning a full debut for 19-year-old Danish striker Conrad Harder 41-year-old striker Nenê was also out injured but the northern club’s other high-profile veteran the legendary Mexican goalkeeper playing his second game in the Primeira Liga since signing at the end of the transfer window with Sporting circling the AVS goal menacingly from the off Ochoa was called into action twice early on racing out of his goal to thwart Gyökeres then diving athletically to his right to push Trincão’s shot around the post Quenda then blasted an effort over and it was only a matter of time before the home side broke the deadlock Sporting’s three Nordic players combined beautifully the former then threading the ball into the path of his compatriot striking the ball hard and low into the corner of the net with his favoured left foot Sporting continued to overwhelm AVS all over the pitch creating chances at will and completely shutting off any hope the visitors may have harboured of getting back into the match The 39-year-old Ochoa did not pass up the opportunity to prove what a fine goalkeeper he remains the Mexican making tremendous saves from Gyökeres and Trincão to delay the inevitable Daniel Bragança also came close and Sporting had a claim for a penalty turned down as AVS somehow survived without conceding again until just before the break In first-half stoppage time Sporting at last doubled their lead Gyökeres producing a neat finish from a Harder pass A goal and an assist on his first start is a promising beginning for Harder and the potential strike partnership between Harder and Gyökeres gives Amorim another useful alternative in Sporting’s multifaceted attacking armoury especially when Pedro Gonçalves is unavailable The second half was not a whole lot different with Sporting dominating possession and frequently creating danger without ever having to fully put their foot down on the pedal While Sporting as a collective and several individuals appeared to be conserving energy with matches coming thick and fast a certain Viktor Gyökeres does not know the meaning of taking is easy The Swedish striker struck again in the 70th minute finishing with aplomb from a fine Trincão pass and he utterly refused to stop giving the AVS defenders a hard time all night That AVS did not concede more goals is down to the woodwork as Maxi Araújo’s shot thumped off the post and back into play who made another outstanding save from Diomande.  Portugal’s top flight is always an unbalanced league with a big gap in quality between the top teams and the also-rans but this season that gap seems to have become a chasm Whether it is because the smaller clubs have got weaker or because this Sporting side is a truly special team is up for debate but this was a ridiculously one-sided game of football At no point was there any hint of doubt about the what the final outcome would be Amorim’s men have now won all six of their Primeira Liga matches They have scored three goals or more in every Liga match apart from against Porto The overriding aim for the Green and Whites is to win back-to-back championships and thus become the first Sporting team to do so for 70 years But a secondary goal should be to strive to go down as one of the great Portuguese club sides in modern football history José Mourinho’s Porto. To do so they will have to maintain their form throughout the season and/or transpose their spectacular results onto the European stage.  How to watch the Champions League match between Sporting CP and Borussia Dortmund Dortmund will take on Sporting in the first leg of their Champions League knockout phase play-offs at the Jose Alvalade Stadium on Tuesday finishing 10th in the first phase of the competition A win here will help them progress to the Round of 16 easier as they are unbeaten in their last four outings across all competitions GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch The match will be shown live on Fubo, Paramount+, DirecTV, VIX and CBS in the US. Live updates can be found here on GOAL If you are abroad, you may need to use a virtual private network (VPN) in order to watch games using your usual streaming service. A VPN, such as NordVPN, allows you to establish a secure connection online when streaming. If you are not sure which VPN to use, check out GOAL's guide to the best VPNs for streaming sport The match will be played at the Jose Alvalade Stadium on Tuesday with kick-off at 3 pm ET for fans in the US Sporting’s Morten Hjulmand received his third yellow card of the tournament in their previous outing meaning he is suspended for this week's fixture as cautions are only wiped after the quarter-finals The Danish midfielder joins an already lengthy absentee list for Sporting all of whom will be unavailable for Tuesday’s first leg deadline-day arrival Carney Chukwuemeka was unable to make his debut against Stuttgart after picking up a knee injury in training leaving his participation in Tuesday’s match uncertain Felix Nmecha is also sidelined for the next few weeks Dortmund have a fully fit squad to choose from '#' : location.hash;window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUQuery = location.search === '' && location.href.slice(0 location.href.length - window._cf_chl_opt.cOgUHash.length).indexOf('?') !== 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traffic particularly during the movement of teams and organised groups of supporters and the PSP intends for visiting supporters to gather at the Armed Forces Disabled Association Rua Professor Fernando da Fonseca (between Gate 1 of the EJA and the Visconde de Alvalade Roundabout) – 6:00 pm/8:30 pm The Lisbon Metropolitan Command of the PSP will deploy a police force "deemed appropriate to the circumstances • Distributing and selling false or irregular ticket tickets; facilities or equipment used by the public; • Participating in a fight when travelling to or from a sporting event; • Unauthorised entry of any person into the competition area (pitch); • Travel to the José Alvalade Stadium by public transport avoiding bringing vehicles to the vicinity of the stadium; allowing enough time to carry out the necessary security procedures; park in supervised parking lots designated for this purpose; and • Avoid carrying bags and backpacks into the sports venue The PSP urges fans and supporters who go to the Stadium to "adopt behaviour and attitudes appropriate to a sporting environment promoting and participating in conflicts and/or situations that disrupt public order in which the PSP will not hesitate to intervene to restore security conditions and ensure the normal running of the sporting event" We appreciate that not everyone can afford to pay for our services but if you are able to we ask you to support The Portugal News by making a contribution – no matter how small You can change how much you give or cancel your contributions at any time Send us your comments or opinion on this article Reaching over 400,000 people a week with news about Portugal a neighborhood north of downtown Lisbon and close to the airport was comprised mainly of fields in the early 20th century with farms in the area supplying the Portuguese capital with dairy products as well as fresh fruits and vegetables Those farms may be long gone, but this residential neighborhood is still famous for its high-quality produce – except rather than being grown on the land Although the produce comes from MARL (the large central wholesale market north of Lisbon) a lot of it is still grown in the fertile region north and west of Lisbon Despite losing ground to supermarkets over the years Mercado de Alvalade has recently started drawing a younger crowd interested in finding farm-fresh products – and when the pandemic hit it became an essential supplier of fresh produce fish and other food products to the neighborhood’s residents While not all the vendors have been able to weather the storm the ones that remain paint a picture of a market that’s once again a lifeline for the neighborhood its modernist urban planning was a breath of fresh air in the city It was for the residents of these buildings it was considered a “model market” thanks to its concrete structure and unadorned architecture that bordered on Brutalist as well as its large size – almost 3,000 square meters the Lisbon mayor and a local priest came for the ceremony A large crowd from the neighborhood gathered to see the market that would fuel the expansion of this area and its growing population Similar to other markets in Lisbon mothers traditionally pass down stalls at the Mercado de Alvalade to their daughters as well as their immense experience and knowledge did just that: Her daughter now runs the stall which is known for its high-quality fruits and vegetables we ask Fátima how the family is faring almost one year on from the start of the pandemic While filling a bag with Algarve tangerines (due to Covid-19 restrictions Fátima explains that what saved the business during the first lockdown (from March to May) was home delivery “We were open but many customers because of their age were afraid of coming to the market so we started delivering in the neighborhood The stall in front of us unfortunately was not so lucky,” she says She lives on the south side of the Tagus River but still comes to the market most days “My daughter used to come every day with me [when she was a kid] she studied in the neighborhood and now her daughter studies in the school around here the opening of supermarkets is what changed customers’ habits and led to a decrease in shoppers at the municipal markets more recently she has seen an increase in young clients which can only bring “hope for the future.” Bracing for the current lockdown which may last much longer than the one-month period first announced Fátima and her daughter will keep the stall running and are continuing to offer home delivery the big customers – the restaurants – will stop buying in large quantities as they are only allowed to operate for takeaway and delivery The colorful produce stalls at Mercado de Alvalade are largely decorated with love and a tidiness that you don’t see so often at other markets vendors tell us that the high monthly fees charged by the Junta de Freguesia (the local municipality authority) and the restrictions around adding decorative elements are the reasons why the market doesn’t look as good as they believe it could we find ourselves taken by the ornate stands stocked with specialty cheese and charcuterie where everything looks spotless and mouthwatering it has been interesting to see the changes over the years admires the quality and the consistency as well as the ways in which the market has reinvented itself even though it may be a bit more expensive than other markets The last renovation in 2017 brought a playground for kids in an area that used to be occupied by stalls the longer opening hours on Saturdays led to more people coming in to shop But the pandemic put an end to all of that Chef Vitor Sobral opened one of his chain bakeries they sell cakes such as bolo de arroz (rice cakes) brioche and croissants alongside other bakeries that have been around for longer which is famous for its traditional loaves from Mafra and Alentejo But they seem to coexist peacefully – for the Portuguese there is no such thing as too many bakeries or pastelarias (pastry shops) Ilda Costa Pinto and husband, Domingos, have been running their bacalhau stall at the market for 34 years. They are a reliable and trustworthy source for good salt cod (so much so that Anthony Bourdain paid them a visit back in 2012). She tells us that the stall has its busiest period around Christmas time but that they’ll continue to work through the new lockdown delivering salt cold from Norway and Iceland as well as frozen fish and a variety of cod specialties (mainly cheeks and tongues) accessories and clothes are also part of the market But there used to be so many more shops selling things other than food back when the market was the neighborhood’s beating heart who has been selling fish for 35 years in Mercado de Alvalade “When I started working here we had so many more clients and there were many other shops but we noticed the decline really some 25 years ago when a lot of people stopped coming because of the supermarkets,” she tells us some come with their children and that is great to watch.” is quite impressive both in size and in the amount of fresh fish available “I wake up very early to go to MARL and get the best from all the fish auctions in the country People know me because of quality,” she says and during the current lockdown she will keep delivering fish to clients “Even the market is much better in the infrastructure the original stalls were not so great,” she says during which she barely had a moment to breath I have seven people working with me and I will keep doing this as long as I can,” Teresa adds a staff member from the market’s long-standing restaurant also named Mercado de Alvalade and positioned close to Teresa’s stall This is the advantage of market life: If you’re not happy with the fish on the menu you can get up and select something different from Teresa’s stall and it will be on your table some half an hour later This was of course before the lockdown that started on January 15 – now we need to wait some time before we can sit at a restaurant table again Editor’s note: To further explore how the pandemic has affected the areas featured in our 2020 “Neighborhoods to Visit” guide and what recovery may look like we will be publishing dispatches from restaurants markets and food shops in these districts all week long loading map - please wait...Map could not be loaded - please enable Javascript!→ more information IT'S the site of Celtic's most famous triumph - with thousands of Hoops fans still visiting Lisbon each year for their very own Portuguese pilgrimage But the contours of the famous Estadio Nacional where Billy McNeill once held the European Cup aloft are set to change - to the tune of a cool €25MILLION Euros modernisation is that the 81-year-old stadium won't be getting bulldozed and rebuilt and will rather undergo a ‘sensitive and innovative redesign’ Led by Jock Stein and legendary skipper Billy McNeill the Lisbon Lions triumphed over Italian giants Inter Milan in the Portuguese capital to become the first side from the Britain to win the biggest prize in club football Goals from the great Tommy Gemmell and Stevie Chalmers saw the Hoops come from behind to win 2-1 The stadium where the match took place is a listed heritage site which was originally built six miles west of the city between 1939 and 1944 to designs by Portuguese architect Jacobetty Rosa Located in close proximity to two massive stadia neighbours in the form of the Estadio da Luz and Jose Alvalade - the homes of Benfica and Sporting Lisbon respectively - the Estadio Nacional isn't used so regularly these days It still plays host to the Portuguese cup final - as well as rugby games But refurbishment has been on the way since at least 2012 and while there is no start date for the work as yet, it's closer than ever with AFL Architects winning the job for their designs. AFL are working with Lisbon-based Aires Mateus and Gonçalves Vieira Cruz after they won a competition with their designs - with the Portuguese Football Federation the client. This will use a Pratt truss structure supported by four strategically braced points actually coming down from 39,000 to 36,388 The architects claim that the stadium’s ‘unique integration into the natural landscape’ of Vale do Jamor will be retained Key features of the proposed refurbishment include:  the Lisbon Lions were named the best club side EVER It topped a poll ahead of a Barca side led by Pep Guardiola and spearheaded by the likes of Lionel Messi who won La Liga with 96 points and secured the Champions League Manchester United's famous 1998/99 side came a distant third with 14 per-cent of the vote Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Primeira Liga - Sporting CP v Faranese - Estadio Jose Alvalade 2024 Sporting CP coach Ruben Amorim REUTERS/Rodrigo Antunes/File Photo LISBON (Reuters) - Ruben Amorim had already decided this would be his last season at Sporting and wanted to remain at the club until the end of the campaign before joining Manchester United Amorim was announced as United's manager to replace the sacked Erik ten Hag on Friday and will join the Premier League club on Nov it was my last season at Sporting," Amorim told reporters after his side's 5-1 win over Estrela da Amadora "The season started and we started to have a very good season above the clause and the president defended their interests I never discussed anything with the president "The only request I made was that it be at the end of the season and they told me that it was not possible Sporting had confirmed on Tuesday that United had expressed interest in Amorim and were willing to pay his release clause and the coach had little time to make his decision "I had three days to decide on something that completely changes my life," Amorim said "It's not the first time I've had my clause paid by another club "I said that I would stay as many games as necessary I didn't say anything earlier because I couldn't "And I knew that in six months I would know that I was not going to be at Sporting." Sporting won their League Cup game against Nacional on Tuesday after news of United's interest in Amorim broke and the manager said it had affected his players Amorim is ready to continue doing his best for Sporting in the two games he has left at the club against Manchester City in the Champions League on Tuesday I don't let the players down," Amorim said "Against Nacional I felt them more anxious because I felt that they didn't know what to expect with Swedish striker Viktor Gyokeres scoring four goals maintains Sporting's perfect start to the season after 10 league games but Amorim says Gyokeres will not be a target for him when he joins United "Gyokeres costs 100 million and it's very difficult I'm not going to pick up any Sporting player in January Everyone at Sporting knows the importance he had for me I understand the disappointment of the fans and that leaving in the middle of a season that can be historic we still have two important games against City and Braga We would love to keep you posted on the latest promotion The clock strikes 11:55 a.m., and the tables at Adega Solar Minhoto are already filling up with hungry customers. Many are regulars who come daily – they know that this traditional restaurant in the Alvalade neighborhood doesn’t accept bookings and is packed by midday requiring a bit of a sprint if you don’t want to wait in line Most workers in Lisbon take their midday meal after 1 p.m. But Adega Solar Minhoto’s fresh and delicious traditional fare friendly service and great value are worth rearranging your schedule for Adega Solar Minhoto was already an established neighborhood tasca when Joaquim Sá and his friend and business partner Reinaldo Pinto bought it 20 years ago the duo had worked together for 10 years at Tico Tico a place where people like to indulge in seafood and beer but also steaks and in this case regional northern cuisine They kept the name as well as the traditional style of cooking albeit with a few updates and improvements to the menu It was only last year that they gave the space a makeover updating the décor so that it looks more like a restaurant than a tasca: The many TV sets are still there but there are fewer stainless steel counters and cabinets and more wooden panels and bricks as well as comfortable chairs large windows and walls free of football club banners the dining room was expanded and a larger terrace (covered in winter) was added allowing even more people to find a seat and enjoy this northern Portugal outpost in Lisbon sometimes when you’re still savoring the beef croquette or the cod or octopus fritter that come as part of the cover – we also found ourselves devouring the sheep’s cheese from Alentejo and dipping into the bread basket which rounded out these irresistible appetizers were opened by immigrants from the Minho region “We have regular customers that have known us for a long time some live here or work in Alvalade but some come from far away to eat with us.” Joaquim tells us that before they took over the restaurant it was already a well-established business having made the people of Alvalade happy for at least 30 years its out-of-the-way location doesn’t deter their clientele some live here or work in Alvalade but some come from far away to eat with us,” he says like bacalhau com broa (salt cod with corn bread) on Mondays And many more special dishes that can show up on any given day such as perna de porco no forno (roast pork leg with potatoes) favas guisadas (fava bean stew with chouriço) galinha de campo de cabidela (free range chicken with rice stewed in blood) The grilled fish is also very popular at Adega Solar Minhoto – it’s especially fresh since the Alvalade Market is so close by It’s a simple but popular dish all over Portugal a kind of fast food that is easy to get and affordable – usually a thin and small steak with a garlicky sauce Most places load up on the carb side dishes Very often everything comes on the same plate the fries drowned in a pool of greasy and tasteless sauce But not here: A generous portion of steak comes on one dish which is garlicky and meaty with a hint of bay leaf “We want to serve a high-quality bitoque with a good steak And of course the sauce is excellent too.” when many popular lunch spots are quieter and operate at a more relaxed pace it’s business as usual at Adega Solar Minhoto dreaming of the meal to come with an imperial draft beer in hand Soccer Football - Champions League - Sporting CP v Manchester City - Estadio Jose Alvalade 2024 Sporting CP's Viktor Gyokeres REUTERS/Pedro Nunes LISBON (Reuters) - Sporting marked the final home game of coach Ruben Amorim's reign in stunning fashion as Viktor Gyokeres' hat-trick saw them come from behind to thrash Manchester City 4-1 and maintain their superb start to the Champions League on Tuesday The Portuguese league leaders were outplayed for most of the first half and should have trailed by more than Phil Foden's early goal but Gyokeres levelled it up before the break City were caught cold at the start of the second period as Maximiliano Araujo finished a flowing move straight from the kickoff before Gyokeres put Sporting further ahead minutes later from the penalty spot Erling Haaland had the chance to drag City back into the game but struck the crossbar with a penalty before Gyokeres wrapped it up for the hosts with another spot kick to send the Estadio Jose Alvalade crowd into raptures who will take over as Manchester United manager on Nov leaves Sporting in a fantastic position in the Champions League group phase with 10 points from four games City's first defeat leaves them on seven points (Reporting by Martyn Herman; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne) Sporting overcame their recent psychological block against their fiercest rivals (10 successive winless games against Porto and Benfica) to earn a thoroughly deserved 2-0 victory against the Dragons in Lisbon this evening Viktor Gyökeres scored a brilliant individual goal early on and the Swede was also instrumental in the second goal laying on a perfect assist for Pedro Gonçalves on the hour mark In between Porto captain Pepe was sent off.  Before kick-off there had been doubts about the fitness of Pepe but the centre-back was apt to take his place in the line-up missed out having picked up an injury in the final training session before the match Young central defender Eduardo Quaresma was drafted in as a surprise inclusion by coach Rúben Amorim The hosts enjoyed plenty of the ball in the opening minutes and got an early breakthrough thanks to star man Viktor Gyökeres The Swede picked up the ball wide on the left flank with seemingly nothing on and Pepe in close attendance Gyökeres cut inside the Portugal central defender and fired a low shot into Diogo Costa’s net at the near post eliciting an explosion of joy among the home fans Pepe was having a torrid time trying to control the Sporting No9 picking up a yellow card for pulling him to the ground as the Swede bustled past him again rising highest to meet a corner but it was straight at Diogo Costa who saved comfortably Sporting were cutting through Porto’s defence with alarming ease for the Dragons the visitors escaping further punishment as Marcus Edwards twice made bad decisions with the retreating Porto backline exposed On Porto’s few incursions into Sporting’s half in the opening half hour Quaresma defended magnificently putting a series of perfectly timed tackles to thwart the in-form Galeno in addition to showing excellent composure and accuracy when passing out from the back After the half-hour mark Porto gradually began to get a foothold in the game enjoying more of the ball in Sporting’s defensive third Evanilson tried his luck from distance in the 40th minute but the ball sailed harmlessly over the bar With half time approaching the crowd erupted into a roar of celebration as Sporting looked to have doubled their lead with a thrilling goal Eduardo Quaresma embarked on a piece of wing play that his namesake Ricardo would have been proud off playing a perfectly executed one-two with Morita speeding down the flank and delivering a pinpoint cross for the diving Gyökeres to head into the net The joy of the Sporting fans did not last however as a VAR intervention and check of the pitch-side monitor by the referee ruled out the goal for a foul in the buildup The deflation in the stadium almost turned to despair as Porto at last created a clear goal-scoring opportunity goalkeeper Adán producing a superb reaction save with his foot from a close-range Wenderson Galeno header from a wonderful João Mário cross The second half started with a bang as Pepe’s forgettable night got worse when he lashed out with his arms and caught Matheus Reis The referee initially took no action but again VAR intervened and after watching the images on the monitor Nuno Almeida produced a red card Sporting scented blood with Marcus Edwards going on a mazy run and forcing Diogo Costa into a sharp diving save The second goal duly arrived in the 60th minute Geny Catamo threaded a delicious through ball into the path of Gyökeres who raced forward before squaring to the unmarked Pote who had little difficulty in sweeping the ball past Costa Sporting two goals up and one man up with half an hour to play Pedro Gonçalves soon had a golden chance to score a second with Porto immediately breaking to create a chance for Evanilson but the Brazilian failed to make a solid connection with his shot and Adán saved his weak effort comfortably Porto had the ball in Sporting’s net in the 72nd minute but Taremi had strayed offside before passing to strike partner Evanilson to finish But Sporting always looked likelier to add to their lead rather than see it reduced with the out-of-form Pote wasting another glaring opportunity with a poor finish that dribbled wide In stoppage time the Lions had the ball in the net again but Paulinho’s shot was ruled out for a foul by Daniel Bragança The win lifts Sporting back to the top of the table one point clear of second-placed Benfica and three ahead of Porto by Tom Kundert at the Estádio José Alvalade Sporting: Adán, Quaresma (Nuno Santos The food markets have never left the lives of Lisbon residents The truth is that there are habits that are never lost and these municipal markets have changed their image and are causing a stir If there are places we love to visit every day it’s Lisbon’s municipal food markets this is where you’ll always find the freshest produce you’ll find practically everything you need to cook that special dish If you don’t know some of Lisbon’s best-known food markets yet we’ll give you a guided tour of our favorites ideal places to buy the week’s fruit and vegetables Lisbon City Council launched the Mercados da Lisboa brand with the aim of redeveloping several of the city’s markets some markets have changed roles and taken on new services For example, at the Mercado de Arroios, it’s normal to find craft fairs from time to time once the authorities make these food markets more attractive even the youngest people will come to these havens of good food the Mercado da Ribeira is a “two-in-one” market on one side the traditional market with its stalls and vendors The concept of the market has been completely rethought The restaurant section features the best chefsof the city to occupy the food spaces It has been so successful that it has an average of 10,000 visitors a day Address: Avenida 24 de Julho (Cais do Sodré) the BenficaMarket is the bestseller in the world of our city’s markets It is located in a neighborhood with many inhabitants and where local commerce is very much alive you’ll find stalls with fruit and vegetables It is one of the markets with the largest influx of residents It has an occupancy rate of over 90% and is frequented by around three thousand people a day Address: Rua João Frederico Ludovice (Benfica) Inaugurated on July 1, 1949, the Alvalade Market is also one of the most dynamic and is located in a neighborhood, Alvalade. It shares space with several retail stores and here the aim is to maintain the philosophy of the current market: selling fresh produce this space even includes a children’s playground and a restaurant area where you can grab a snack It also has a program closely linked to healthy eating Address: Avenida Rio de Janeiro (Alvalade) Inaugurated on March 1, 1942, the Mercado de Arroios has focused on innovative projects, such as the various stores that have opened around it a hydroponic greenhouse on 2,000 square meters on the roof of the market it can be used to plant vegetables without soil This market has already won our as the most creative idea The 31 de Janeiro Market is one of the newest and replaced the old market with two floors and 7,000 square meters for traders There’s a bit of everything here: fruit the Mercado 31 de Janeiro is really known for its wide range of fresh fish Some of the greatchefs from all over the city get their supplies from the fishmongers in this market Address: Rua Engenheiro Vieira da Silva (Duque de Saldanha Square) Saturday mornings are the busiest days and when the stalls are fullest the markets are open from Tuesday to Saturday Vendedoras do Mercado da Ribeira: os rostos e as histórias da tradição FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Primeira Liga - Sporting CP v Faranese - Estadio Jose Alvalade, Lisbon, Portugal - March 3, 2024 Sporting CP coach Ruben Amorim REUTERS/Rodrigo Antunes/File Photo (Corrects date in dateline, no change to story) MANCHESTER, England (Reuters) -Manchester United have named Portuguese Ruben Amorim as head coach to replace Erik ten Hag, the Premier League club said on Friday, hoping one of Europe's brightest young managers can restore them to former glories. The 39-year-old Amorim will join United on a contract until 2027, with a club option for an additional year, on Nov. 11, once he has fulfilled his obligations to Sporting -- a club he revived during his four-and-a-half years in charge. "Ruben is one of the most exciting and highly rated young coaches in European football," United said in a statement. "Highly decorated as both a player and coach, his titles include winning the Primeira Liga twice in Portugal with Sporting CP; the first of which was the club's first title in 19 years. "Ruud van Nistelrooy will continue to take charge of the team until Ruben joins." The charismatic Amorim, known for his crowd-pleasing style of high pressing and possession-based football, took Sporting to Primeira Liga titles in 2021 and 2024 and they lead the standings again this season. United, who have been in the doldrums by their standards since the era of manager Alex Ferguson, moved swiftly to secure Amorim after axing Dutchman Ten Hag on Oct. 28 following another woeful start to the season. Sporting said on Tuesday that United were prepared to pay the 10 million euros ($10.86 million) release clause. With United languishing 14th in the Premier League, their former player and assistant coach Van Nistelrooy was appointed interim manager, with the Dutchman overseeing a 5-2 League Cup fourth round victory over Leicester City in his first match. He will in charge for three more games before Amorim's arrival, including Sunday's league match against Chelsea at Old Trafford. Amorim, a former midfielder who played for Portugal, becomes United's sixth permanent manager since their most successful boss Ferguson, who led the club to a record 13 league titles. The Portuguese coach is tasked with taking United back to their glory days in one of football's most scrutinised jobs. Amorim had been coveted by other clubs, including Liverpool where he was linked with replacing Juergen Klopp last season before the Merseysiders hired Arne Slot. He also held talks with West Ham United to replace David Moyes before he opted to remain in Lisbon. Barcelona, Juventus and Bayern Munich were also linked with Amorim when appointing new managers in the close season. Amorim had also been tipped as a potential replacement for Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola, whose contract expires at the end of this season. He was hailed as a hero for saving Sporting from despair after he was appointed in March 2020, the club's third manager that season. Amorim had just led Braga to League Cup success after two months in charge, with 10 wins in 13 games, including their first away victory in 65 years over Benfica, where he had spent nine years as a player. Sporting came calling, signing him for 10 million euros. Amorim instilled the clear identity Sporting were lacking, and they ended their 19-year league title drought in a remarkable 2020-21 season in which they lost once and won the League Cup. Last season, they lost just two league games and finished 10 points ahead of second-placed Benfica. Amorim played professionally for 14 years, mainly as a central midfielder, and featured 14 times for Portugal. He made his senior first-team debut for Belenenses in Portugal's first division in 2003 before signing for Benfica in 2008. He retired in 2017 aged 32 after more than a year without playing having torn knee ligaments, and then had a season on loan at Qatari club Al-Wakrah. Amorim began enrolling in management courses soon after. He is no stranger to Old Trafford, having done an internship under then-United manager Jose Mourinho in 2018, and has called the Portuguese coach a "reference point" in his career. Amorim usually employs a 3-4-3 formation with high pressing and possession football. His laid back demeanour means he is well liked by the media. He has a fan in United captain and Portugal midfielder Bruno Fernandes who said this month: "Since Mr Amorim arrived at Sporting, it has been one of the teams to play the best football. "Sporting went 20 years without winning championships and Amorim arrived and has already won two, this shows that the work has been done well." (Reporting by Lori Ewing; Editing by Ken Ferris) We would love to keep you posted on the latest promotion. Kindly fill the form below Search site (opens in an overlay)Tottenham Hotspur StadiumSearchClose search overlayArticles from Spurs #UEFAChampionsLeague #MatchTravel #Fans #Information #SportingCP @SpursOfficial Supporters travelling to Portugal for our Champions League match against Sporting Clube de Portugal on Tuesday 13 September are advised to take note of the following important information.. Kick-off is 5.45pm - Lisbon is in the same time zone as the UK Supporters are advised to arrive at least one hour before kick-off and not travel to the stadium without a match ticket We recommend fans familiarise themselves with the government’s travel advice for Portugal The Club’s Travel Line - 07917 880445 - will be available throughout the day and evening of the match for any supporters experiencing problems Fans are recommended to base themselves in Rossio Square and the surrounding streets in central Lisbon cafes and restaurants and a direct Metro train to the Estadio Jose Alvalade Supporters are advised to avoid the area around the Estadio Jose Alvalade until they travel to the match Under no circumstances should supporters exit the Metro at the Campo Grande station Supporters should also be aware of street crime and the presence of pickpockets who may target money and passports which should not be kept in the same place The official currency of Portugal is the Euro There are currently no Covid-19 entry requirements or restrictions in Portugal Should supporters require a Covid-19 test while in Lisbon there is a mobile Covid-19 Test & Go facility in Rossio Square which is open every day from 9.30am-7pm Supporters are advised that passports must have been issued less than 10 years before the date of entry to Portugal (check the ‘date of issue’) and be valid for at least three months after the day of departure (check the ‘expiry date’) Passports issued before 1 October 2018 may have extra months added to their expiry date which will not be valid when travelling to the EU Supporters are advised to check their passports meet these requirements before travelling Supporters can take the Verde (Green) Metro line from Rossio Square station to Telheiras station to get to Estadio Jose Alvalade The journey time is approximately 15 minutes with a 10-minute walk to the stadium local police will direct supporters toward the stadium along the route on the map below to Gate 1 Supporters are advised to plan their journey to arrive at least one hour before kick-off to allow time for ticket checks and searches on entry to the stadium Supporters still in Rossio Square an hour and a half before kick-off are likely to be encouraged to begin their journey by local police More information on the Lisbon Metro can be found here...  Supporters should plan their journeys to arrive at Gate 1 no later than 4.45pm Wheelchair users and ambulant disabled supporters will use a different entrance to the stadium details of which will be communicated directly Supporters will have tickets checked and be subject to a body search prior to reaching the turnstiles No ID checks will be required on entry to the stadium The visitors’ section is located on two levels Blocks A9 and A11 are located on Level 0 with Blocks B7 which are determined by the Blocks supporters’ seats are in No movement is permitted between the two levels Supporters with Category 1 tickets will be located in Block B3 and should also approach turnstiles via Gate 1 They will be directed to a separate for ticket checks and searches Tottenham Hotspur stewards will be present at the entrance and inside the stadium Safety netting is in place across the entire visiting area Wheelchair spaces and ambulant disabled seating is in Sector A on Level 4 in the visitors’ section Lifts will be available to reach the seats via a separate entrance Sporting CP and Tottenham Hotspur Access Stewards will be present to escort supporters to their location A Tottenham Hotspur Access Steward will be permanently based with supporters The Metro stations recommended for travelling to Estadio Jose Alvalade are accessible not all other public transport is accessible in Lisbon More information can be found here... Comprehensive and tailored travel advice will be sent directly to all disabled supporters including a designated entrance to the stadium alcohol will not be served to supporters in general admission areas Alcohol-free beer will be available and can be taken into the stadium bowl Bags no larger than 20cm x 30cm (A4) will be permitted into the stadium following a search There is no storage facility at the stadium so supporters are advised not to bring larger bags with them no larger than 1x1m and with a valid fire safety certificate are permitted but will be checked by Sporting CP stewards before admission Tottenham Hotspur stewards will be on hand to support if necessary Supporters are reminded that the Club’s own Flags and Banners Policy is also in operation at away matches Kiosks will accept card and cash payments for food and drinks The following will not be allowed into the stadium: Supporters will be permitted to bring a battery pack / power bank into the stadium Supporters will be held back after the final whistle for safety reasons Access to toilets and food and drink from kiosks will be available during this time Supporters are politely asked to remain patient until permitted to leave Supporters can return to central Lisbon using the Verde (Green) line from Telheiras station We are proud of our superb and loyal support at home and away We all have a responsibility to act as ambassadors of Tottenham Hotspur Football Club and act as considerate visitors to those who live and work in the cities and countries we visit Please respect local customs and traditions by not placing flags or banners on local statues or monuments We recognise that most supporters want to watch a football match and not to listen to abusive or indecent language from the stands Discriminatory behaviour which includes shouting sexist or anti-disability behaviour is unacceptable The Club reserves the right to indefinitely ban supporters found guilty of using discriminatory language Supporters are reminded that the unauthorised reselling or passing on of tickets is strictly prohibited. In line with the Club's Sanctions & Banning Policy supporters selling away match tickets above face value will receive an indefinite ban and deduction of all Ticketing Points Supporters passing on away match tickets equal to face value or less will receive a written warning and a 50% reduction of Ticketing Points Lisbon's parish councils are one of the most important pillars for the city's dynamics And there are many things they organize that you have no idea about Now that you know what to do throughout the Lisbon Metropolitan Area, it’s time to find out what Lisbon’s parishes are up to when a new administrative map was defined for Lisbon the city has been divided into 24 parishes (previously 53) which have been given new powers and greater financial autonomy The small administrative units that are these Lisbon parishes are central to the dynamics of our city being responsible for various services such as education for much of the entertainment that you often enjoy without knowing it So if you also want to know where your parish is spending its money to entertain you follow our guide to some of the most incredible initiatives promoted by these Lisbon parishes ℹ️ Check out the Ajuda Parish Council’s events calendar on the website. Right on the banks of the Tagus, Alcântara is today a parish with an area of 4.39 km2 and a population of 13,911 people There are experts on site to help you overcome this challenge ℹ️ Check out the Alcântara Parish Council’s calendar of events on the website. Alvalade is one of Lisbon’s newest parishes following the administrative reorganization of 2012 The new parish united the old parishes of Alvalade Campo Grande and São João de Brito and its history inevitably goes back to the past of these three territories That’s why there’s no shortage of attractions there such as the Conchanata ice cream parlor (which only opens on milder days) or the Balcony Contemporary Art Gallery ℹ️ Check out the Alvalade Parish Council’s calendar of events on the website. ℹ️ Check out the Alvalade Parish Council’s calendar of events on the website. The parish of Areeiro is the result of the merger of two parishes: Alto do Pina and São João de Deus from historic neighborhoods to the most cosmopolitan and lively spaces and people who are the heart and soul of the parish ℹ️ Check out the Areeiro Parish Council’s calendar of events on the website. The parish of Avenidas Novas brought together the parishes of S Nossa Senhora de Fátima and part of the parish of Campolide The name Avenidas Novas originated at the end of the 19th century with the restructuring of the territory carried out by Ressano Garcia in which the wide streets and façades with landscaped courtyards characteristic of Art Nouveau and Art Deco This urban renewal was inspired by Georges-Eugène Haussmann ‘s Paris Extension Plan which Ressano Garcia attended as a student in the French capital In Avenidas Novas, it’s Avenida da República that stands out the most especially some places that are well known to older Lisbon residents ℹ️ Check out the Avenidas Novas Parish Council’s events calendar on the website. This is one of the oldest parishes in Lisbon It is still home to old farms and palaces a project that will give the parish a renewed urban dynamic ℹ️ Check out the Beato Parish Council’s events calendar on the website. The current parish of Belém was created in 2012 and is the result of the merger of the former parishes of Santa Maria de Belém and São Francisco Xavier It is the westernmost parish in the capital and the largest in geographical terms ℹ️ Check out the Belém Parish Council’s calendar of events on the website. In Benfica there is a venue that has reopened to the public after being closed for many years We’re talking about the famous Cine-Teatro Turim cultural venue which has reopened its doors 40 years later ℹ️ Check out the Benfica Parish Council’s calendar of events on the website. Wandering through the green streets of Campo de Ourique is the best thing you can do in this characteristic Lisbon neighborhood known for being one of the most charismatic in the city where you can still see a lot of traditional commerce ℹ️ Check out the Campo de Ourique Parish Council’s events calendar on the website. without taking away the character of the old Campolide site whose history and traditions deserve to be better known and revalued ℹ️ Check out the Campolide Parish Council’s calendar of events on the website. Located in the far north of the municipality of Lisbon Carnide is one of the largest parishes in the city it was only incorporated into the urban perimeter in 1885 Carnide is an authentic village within the country’s capital and the square where the bandstand is located is very special indeed as it is the place where most events are held in this part of the city ℹ️ Check out the Carnide Parish Council’s calendar of events on the website. ℹ️ Check out the Carnide Parish Council’s calendar of events on the website. Lumiar is one of the oldest parishes in Lisbon it has reached the 21st century with very different characteristics Today it comprises an extensive and diverse territory with around 46,000 inhabitants and 39,000 voters The Encosta do Olival Park is one of the most recent official viewpoints in the city of Lisbon and also one of those that offers one of the greatest unobstructed views ℹ️ Check out the Lumiar Parish Council’s calendar of events on the website. Situated between the airport and the River Tagus, Marvila presents great contrasts along with recent architectural experiments small vegetable gardens and modern industrial facilities ℹ️ Check out the Marvila Parish Council’s calendar of events on the website. The parish of Misericórdia is the result of the merger of the former parishes of Encarnação The origin of the name is essentially due to the location of the headquarters of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia in the Church and Professed House of São Roque one of the liveliest places in Lisbon at night ℹ️ Check out the Misericórdia Parish Council’s calendar of events on the website. This is the parish where Lisbon Airport is located and part of its territory was given over for the creation of the Parque das Nações Parish Council after Expo 98 It’s time for the little ones to enjoy something they’re sure to love at Quinta Pedagógica dos Olivais, where they can come into direct contact with a wide variety of farm animals ℹ️ Check out the Olivais Parish Council’s calendar of events on the website. The territory of Parque das Nações has always had a duality between rural areas – with farms and palaces where the monarchy came and went for their vacations not far from the hustle and bustle of Lisbon – and industrial development The parish of Parque das Nações was created from land “taken” from the parishes of Olivais ℹ️ Check out the events calendar of the Parque das Nações Parish Council on the website. The parish owes its name to the hermitage in honor of Our Lady of Penha de França founded in 1598 on the site of the Church of Our Lady of Penha de França which stretches from the River Tagus to the hill of Penha de França has been populated for many hundreds of years having been the most voted Participatory Budget project ever this new leisure space stands out for its community garden a children’s playground and a sports park which extend over around a hectare of land that is laid out in terraces ℹ️ Check out the Penha de França Parish Council’s calendar of events on the website. Formerly an agricultural area that supplied the capital it has now replaced the parishes of Charneca and Ameixoeira considered one of the great training centers in the capital ℹ️ Check out the Santa Clara Parish Council’s calendar of events on the website. Also known as the Basilica or Cathedral of Santa Maria Maior the Lisbon Cathedral is considered to be the oldest church in Lisbon having been built at the beginning of the second half of the 12th century after the city was reconquered from the Moors by King Afonso Henriques ℹ️ Check out the Santa Maria Maior Parish Council’s calendar of events on the website. The parish of Santo António is the result of the merger of three Lisbon parishes: São José but the history of these parishes goes back much further and is full of stories ℹ️ Check out the agenda of events of the Santo António Parish Council on the website. The parish of São Domingos de Benfica was created by the transfer of land from the parish of Benfica and is located in the west of Lisbon The parish of São Domingos de Benfica encompasses Lisbon’s largest green area ℹ️ Check out the São Domingos de Benfica Parish Council’s calendar of events on the website. in the north-eastern part of central Lisbon is the result of the merger of the former parishes of São Vicente de Fora ℹ️ Check out the São Vicente Parish Council’s calendar of events on the website. Mais de 20 sítios para ir logo a partir do dia 1 de janeiro The Alvalade neighborhood was considered one of the 40 coolest neighborhoods in the world But this neighborhood isn’t all about “cházinhos” In addition to the classics on Avenida da Igreja restaurants and galleries opening almost “every day” that you can’t miss We can start with Lisbon’s most vintage ice cream parlor which has been delighting sweet tooths since 1948 During the summer it’s normal to queue at the door but it’s worth every minute to devour the house specialty And you should take advantage of the fact that it’s only open during the summer but now we’re moving 70 years forward but it has caught on and you can watch the incredible preparation on a cold plate and choose flavors such as pastel de nata or bola de Berlim If you can’t do without “in-house production” you have to go to Carcassone it’s already an institution (since 1948) but if you want to get straight to the sweet stuff Leonidas is a must for heaven in your mouth Heymate: Rua Acácio de Paiva 4ALeónidas Chocolataria: Avenida da Igreja 3EPastelaria Carcassone: Avenida da Igreja 6C Tico Tico: Avenida Rio de Janeiro 19Os Courenses: Rua José Duro 27Dote Alvalade: Avenida da Igreja 24 BO Prego da Peixaria: Avenida da Igreja 32Soão: Avenida de Roma 100Mercantina: Praça Alvalade 6 9-10Mercado de Alvalade: Rua José Duro 26D perfect for taking your partner or for a more serious business meeting We were welcomed by the executive chef of the Mercantina Group who gave us a taste of some of the most appetizing snacks on the menu which is inspired by Latin American flavours Perfect for sharing with friends or family at the Müla restaurant we tried the famous Bombas Españolas (pictured) one of the best Fish Tacos we can think of Moqueca Baiana and one of the dishes of the day you have to go and try Tia Albertina’s Farófias (there’s a photo to prove it) the chocolate mousse from São Tomé and Príncipe and a kind of “escangalhado” cheesecake Müla Restaurant: Alvalade Shopping Center we propose an artistic tour of two galleries dedicated to contemporary art: Uma Lulik and Balcony Contemporary Art Gallery You can also visit Legendary Books, which specializes in new and second-hand Comics and which has been transformed into a friendly café during the lockdown door 2Balcony Contemporary Art Gallery: Rua Coronel Bento Roma 12A Veneno: Rua José d’Esaguy 6A Pastelaria Fermenta: Rua António Ferreira 5 Pomar de Alvalade: Rua Marquesa Alorna 21 There’s a new Pão da Esquina store by Chef Vítor Sobral to visit in Lisbon The latest Pão da Esquina store is located in the Alvalade Shopping Centre where the renowned Portuguese chef has decided to offer a wide range of quality bakery and pastry products and has also added a series of new frozen meals Pão da Esquina: Alvalade Shopping Center – Praça Alvalade 6B The burgers and sandwiches you can try at one of the newest restaurants in the Alvalade district, Taste Invaders,are real UFOs these burgers are unlike anything you’re used to All the filling and sauces are “locked” inside a heat-sealed brioche bun making these delicious sandwiches authentic flying saucers 14 sítios imperdíveis para visitar no bairro de Santos The new (9th) phase of drilling will initially test targets over 11-kilometer strike length between the historic Lousal and Caveira Mines;  First hole is testing potential northwest extension of Lousal Mine orebody;  Other holes will test targets at Monte da Bela Vista and the Caveira Mine area and then several in-between VTEM geophysical anomalies the program will return to Central and Southern sectors at Sesmarias The new phase of drilling (9th overall) will initially target anomalies located between the historic Lousal and Caveira Mines over a strike length of approximately 11 kilometers  The first drill hole targets potential mineralization located 300-400 meters northwest of the last reported mineralization in the Lousal Mine we anticipate further testing in the Lousal area as well as targets at the Monte da Bela Vista prospect drilled by Avrupa in 2012-2014 and several strong VTEM geophysical anomalies located between Monte da Bela Vista and the south end of the Caveira Mine mineralized zones Once the drill rig is available for return to Sesmarias we plan further exploratory drilling within the Central and Southern sectors of the known mineralization wide-spaced drilling by Avrupa demonstrated the presence of robust massive sulfide mineralization over a further strike length of +1,200 meters through the central and southern sectors at Sesmarias Figure 1  Map of Alvalade Experimental Exploitation License showing general locations of drill target areas which have been selected using a wide range of geological dashed lines that traverse the length of the license outline the corridor of favorable geology  Note also significant interference from railroad tracks and a solar farm in the Azinheira area (all in washed-out purple color) Figure 2  Location of Sesmarias massive sulfide mineralization showing both recent and historic drilling on the project  Present joint venture drilled only about 400 meters of strike length wide-spaced drilling outlined a further +1,200 meters to the south of recent JV work  Mineralization is potentially open to the south Avrupa expects to drill a further 6,000 meters in 10 to 12 drill holes in the current phase of drilling  MATSA has indicated that the budget for Phase 9 is in the range of 1.4 to 1.7 million euros  The budget will also include further re-processing of the VTEM data and an airborne gravity survey to cover the entire license using modern techniques and detailed location and elevation information to replace a patchwork of historic gravity surveys from the 1990’s gravity surveys are effective tools for locating non-visible buried massive sulfide bodies in the Iberian Pyrite Belt  The re-processing of the VTEM data is presently underway and we expect to perform the gravity survey around mid - Q4 2022 “We are excited to get the drilling going again  The JV geology team has constructed a set of hard targets along an 11-kilometer strike length between the Lousal and Caveira Mines  While we have concentrated our efforts at Sesmarias for good reason and will get back to drilling the Sesmarias copper-zinc prospect we are also quite excited to test the other VMS targets that we have developed over the past two years.” 360 meters northwest of last reported mineralization at the historic Lousal Mine (Sandfire MATSA) is a modern mining company which owns and operates the MATSA Mining Operations in the Huelva province of Spain With a processing plant located to the north of the Iberian Pyrite Belt that sources ore from three underground mines Aguas Teñidas and Magdalena Mines in Almonaster la Real and the Sotiel Mine in Calañas zinc and lead mineral concentrates that are sold from the port of Huelva Sandfire MATSA also holds 1,312 km2 of exploration permits in the south of Spain and 1,106 km2 in Portugal Sandfire MATSA is a wholly owned company of Sandfire Resources Ltd a mining and exploration company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: SFR) is a growth-oriented junior exploration and development company directed to discovery of mineral deposits using a hybrid prospect generator business model  The Company holds one 100%-owned license in Portugal presently optioned to Sandfire MATSA in an earn-in joint venture agreement  The Company now holds one 100%-owned exploration license covering the Slivova gold prospect in Kosovo and is actively advancing four prospects in central Finland through the recently-announced acquisition of Akkerman Finland Oy  Avrupa focuses its project generation work in politically stable and prospective regions of Europe  The Company continues to seek and develop other opportunities around Europe For additional information, contact Avrupa Minerals Ltd. at 1-604-687-3520 or visit our website at www.avrupaminerals.com This news release was prepared by Company management who take full responsibility for its content a Licensed Professional Geologist and a Registered Member of the Society of Mining Engineers is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 of the Canadian Securities Administrators  He has reviewed the technical disclosure in this release but prepared and supervised the preparation or approval of the scientific and technical content in the news release Neither TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release Myriad Uranium holds a 75% earnable interest in the Copper Mountain Uranium Project, which saw US$78m in expenditures by Union Pacific during the 1970s. Union Pacific drilled 2,000 boreholes, discovered 7 uranium deposits, and developed... LEARN MORE The Mercado Alvalade Norte was featured by Anthony Bourdain in his food show "No Reservations" when he was in Lisbon He went there with a famous restaurant Chef and a few days later This market is located near the Avenida da Igreja at Alvalade quarter I remember going there a lot when I was younger everything changed because of modern supermarkets and then people wonder why a kid doesn't know where milk comes from.. you can get real produce straight from the farmers that things are changing and we are getting a little more demanding with our food choices The Alvalade Market is a large market featuring all types of food from fish and seafood to fabulous fruits - and the best is that the great majority are local produce from local farmers Here you'll also find the famous dried codfish There are also several bakeries with fresh baked bread Find your way with 206 Insider Tips from our Local Spotters "Choupana Caffe" in Lisbon makes some amazing brunch - in my opinion "Linha d'Água" is a perfect park in Lisbon to relax Just be careful: the birds might steal your food "Village Underground" Lisbon is a creative incubator space a co-working community & an events destination I just love the progressive vibe of the place "RD's Restaurante" is THE Nepalese restaurant in the city Very tasty and great if you're on a budget offers a permanent exhibition on electricity and rotating art shows Lisbon was sleeping while some of the new urban artists and graffiti artists were painting and drawing over vacant buildings in town.. "Conserveira de Lisboa" Lisbon is a traditional grocery shop located in the city centre offering an excellent selection of local products and fresh stock "Barbearia Campos" in Lisbon is one of Europe's oldest barber shops get freshened up like the famous and start feeling the pulse of the city "Caza das Vellas Loreto" Lisbon was founded on the same day of the French Revolution They light their candles for all sorts of events and is beautiful.. perhaps the biggest graffiti wall in the Iberian Peninsula "Pastelaria Mexicana" Lisbon is a Portugese family run fine pastry shop near Londes square I'd suggest going for cake with a cup of cold milk- heavenly ✓ 0 Insider Tips from our local Spotters Europe Americas Asia Africa San Francisco About Spotted by Locals Become a Spotter Collaborations Terms of Service Privacy Policy Cookies statement Become a Spotter 💚 Privacy Policy Cookies statement In a similar match to the previous two encounters between these two Portuguese heavyweights this season Porto’s superior finishing proved the difference as the northerners beat Sporting 2-1 at the José Alvalade stadium goals from Matheus Uribe and Pepê gave Porto the points with Chermiti’s late strike proving only a consolation for Sporting Sporting coach Rúben Amorim raised plenty of eyebrows with his starting lineup with a new set of wingbacks While the introduction of Héctor Bellerín on the right was not a surprise with Abdul Fatawu selected and Nuno Santos on the bench Chermiti kept his place in the starting line-up André Franco and Marko Grujic got the nod given injuries to Otávio and Stephen Eustáquio although the latter was fit enough to take his place on the bench Sporting created the first big chance midway through the first half Coates sets up the attack with a volleyed pass to Fatawu on the left flank the Brazilian producing a pinpoint flat cross to pick out Marcus Edwards near the penalty spot The Englishman shot first time but his effort skimmed wide Play immediately switched to the other end The to-and-fro continued as straight away another well-worked move by Sporting led to another clear chance this time falling to Trincão but his shot lacked the power to trouble Diogo Costa Zaidu and Edwards then traded speculative efforts from distance In the 35th minute Porto came within a whisker of taking the lead twice in quick succession touching the ball past Adán but it hit the post with Marcano heading the rebound wide of a gaping goal There was an unusually early substitution for Sporting with Paulinho coming on to replace the again ineffectual Trincão The fact the home supporters roared their approval tells you everything you need to know about Trincão’s standing at Alvalade The lively Pepê tested Adán when he ran across the pitch and hit a firm shot from 25 yards out but Adán dived to clasp the ball With the interval approaching Sporting fabricated another fantastic chance Pote’s diagonal ball was cleverly dummied by Chermiti to play in Bellerín the debutant cutting the ball back perfectly for Chermiti whose goal-bound shot was intercepted by a desperate Marcano block winning a free kick in a dangerous position Edwards stepped up and lifted the ball over the wall and dipping towards the top corner forcing Costa to produce a brilliant flying save to tip the ball over the bar There was still time before the break for Taremi to launch himself at João Mário’s cross In a pleasant change from the fiery recent matches between these two sides both teams were intent on sticking to football and the only thing missing from an excellent first 45 minutes were goals The second half was not so copious in terms of chances the first just after the hour mark as Porto broke the deadlock Matheus Uribe tried to thread the ball through to a team-mate in the area but when the ball ricocheted off a couple of defenders the Colombian suddenly found himself one-on-one facing Adán Porto looked largely in control and set on seeing out a 1-0 win as Sporting but the match had a dramatic sting in its tail On 87 minutes a Marcus Edwards long cross was met by Chermiti but Diogo Costa was there to deny the youngster But just two minutes later the home supporter erupted in joy as Chermiti did find the back of the net banging in a rebound after Diogo Costa had made a brilliant save from an Arthur Gomes shot from the edge of the box the celebrations were cut short when VAR ruled out the goal for offside trying an acrobatic effort but failing to make a proper connection Moments later Porto apparently made the points safe Toní Martínez flicked on the ball in midfield Pepê raced past Coates like he wasn’t there and had no problem beating Adán the talented Braziian defly lifting the ball over Adán The Porto fans behind the goal were in ecstasy having gone from hell to heaven in a couple of minutes But Sporting and Chermiti finally got on the score-sheet the striker meeting a sumptuous cross by Arthur Gomes with a thunderous header into the net There was still time for Sporting to carve out one final chance with goalkeeper Adán going up for a corner and getting his head to the cross but ball drifted wide and the referee blew the final whistle By Tom Kundert This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon We help you navigate a myriad of possibilities Sign up for our newsletter for the best of the city By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news Sign up for our email to enjoy your city without spending a thing (as well as 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Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! facebookinstagramAbout us Contact us Sporting and FC Porto failed to go beyond a 0-0 draw in their first meeting of the 2018/19 season as the Lions welcomed the league leaders for a rare afternoon kick-off at the Alvalade A very tight first-half with minimal chances set the tone for a disciplined outing from the two rivals with the likes of Moussa Marega and Nemanja Gudelj coming close to shaking things up in the second half bringing to an end the Dragon's run of 18 consecutive victories and keeping Sporting eight points away from top spot at the halfway mark of the Primeira Liga season Ahead of his first ‘Clássico’ as Sporting manager Marcel Keizer welcomed Bas Dost back into the starting line-up with Jefferson also coming into the fold to deputise for the suspended Marcos Acuña Pepe’s anticipated comeback was left on ice in favour of Felipe’s return partnering Éder Militão at the heart of defence A very tight affair saw both sides cancel each other out for much of the first period as Porto looked towards Marega to cause the danger from the right in the 28th minute prior to Gudelj's last-ditch intervention cutting out the Malian's quizzing low cross Felipe was doing his bit to thwart the hosts as Sporting also attacked through the right flank via Bruno Gaspar before his cross was met by Nani's volley and cleared by the Porto defence Sérgio Conceição was forced to look for solutions off the bench following Maxi Pereira's injury on the brink of half-time prompting the introduction of Óliver Torres and Porto's switch to a 4-3-3 Sporting's Bruno Gaspar barely made it out in the second period as the ex-Vitória de Guimarães man made way for Stefan Ristovski through injury after just two minutes for the hosts [To watch match highlights click on the screen below] The first big chance of the game fell Porto's way in the 56th minute following Jesús Corona's dinked cross into the box but Tiquinho Soares got the execution all wrong on the volley to facilitate Renan Ribeiro's job between the sticks Marega provided a different kind of threat on the hour-mark picking up the scraps from a left-sided cross before attempting to bend in a shot on his weaker foot floating over the crossbar with some caution The Lions replied almost immediately with a testing strike from range by Bruno Fernandes as Iker Casillas parried away the bouncing effort Nani got the better of Corona in the 69th minute to aim a cross at Dost requiring a brave intervention from Militão to divert the flight of the ball as it roamed somewhat dangerously out for a corner Sporting placed their bets once more on shooting from range in the 76th minute with Gudelj demonstrating his long-range abilities prior to a top save from Casillas to tip the Serbian's effort over the bar Ristovski was on hand to set Dost soon after with a cross a tad too high for the Dutchman leaving the former Wolfsburg man powerless to head high and wide from the back-post Full-time came without a goal for either side, leaving Sporting 4th and eight points behind league-leaders Porto, who saw the gap at the top cut short to five points following Benfica's 2-0 win over Santa Clara on Friday night Sporting: Renan Ribeiro - Bruno Gaspar (Stefan Ristovski Bruno Fernandes - Abdoulay Diaby (Raphinha FC Porto: Iker Casillas - Maxi Pereira (Óliver Torres We’re starting with the National Library but this is an invitation to explore all of the city’s libraries - please Lisbon’s oldest library and a little delight to the eyes you’ll find an endless collection of books written by bearded men like the one that revisited a century of candy tradition or the one about the mobile libraries of the Portuguese Expeditionary Corps