If I asked you for the best dribbler in Liga Portugal your mind might immediately think of senior attacking staples like Francisco Trincão Bruma and Ángel Di María or Portuguese wonderkids Rodrigo Mora and Geovany Quenda or even the inevitable Viktor Gyökeres – but you would be very wrong Óscar Aranda stands alone as the player with the most dribbles completed and fouls suffered – the undisputed 1v1 king in Portugal, making the difference for the Azuis e Brancos in an uncharacteristically stable season. Óscar Aranda is the latest PortuGOAL Figure of the Week, and it was long overdue. Kevin Fernandes reports. Famalicão currently sit seventh with six fixtures remaining leaving them in great stead to match or surpass their best league finish (6th) The Spanish youth international was decisive once more this past weekend with this audacious Panenka penalty against Arouca giving his side another three points towards that objective There is a reason why they call it La Fabrica (The Factory) a term coined by the legendary ex-Real Madrid player and manager Alfredo di Stefano Óscar Aranda Subiela reached the pinnacle of Spanish football after stints at historic staples such as Málaga and Granada in his early youth career His trajectory was relatively successful and stable He was a highly rated prospect rising through the youth hierarchy earning his way from ‘C’ to ‘B’ (Castilla) without ever featuring for Real Madrid’s first team bit-part role in the 2019/20 UEFA Youth League conquest Óscar Aranda 😮‍💨#UYL pic.twitter.com/AxnfacWmGZ His best work came for Real Madrid Castilla scoring 10 goals and 3 assists in 54 appearances He has already matched those numbers in fewer appearances for Famalicão demonstrating the leap in consistency and productivity amid his adaptation to senior top-flight football in the neighbouring country immediately demonstrating his irreverent and explosive nature scoring the winner in the Minho Derby against Sporting Clube de Braga Óscar Aranda completed the comeback for Famalicão in stoppage time as they picked up all three points against SC Braga!FT Braga 1-2 Famalicão.#LigaPortugalBetclic pic.twitter.com/68ATG0f7uK Granada native has always been blessed with unbelievable technical quality Portugal gets to see it more regularly than ever which was always the question for Aranda to answer Full credit to the Famalicense structure who made Aranda feel at home from day one to a professional team with a very good structure They treated me well from the first minute,” Aranda told reporters following another impressive intervention against CD Nacional Óscar Aranda is an elite dribbler who can manipulate defenders with one swift body twitch and incredible close control 🇪🇸 Óscar Aranda, 22 ans, AttaquantJe suis venu pour Tomás Araújo, je suis resté pour Aranda😂Je connaissais sa réput de dribbleur mais j'ai découvert un charbonneur intéressant dos au but⚠️ Pas un best-of, compil sur Famalicao - Benfica du 11/08/24pic.twitter.com/P27qlGc3Hj What sets him apart from other irreverent attackers Glued to the touchline or operating in the half-spaces almost teasing and humiliating them due to his nature behind the number nine or as the lone forward Óscar can be criticised for his insistence on individual inspiration but Aranda is the personality we accuse modern football of lacking the exception to systematic imprisonment of unhinged creativity The special moments are the product of many moments of frustration Aranda can disappoint when attempting to produce substance in the final third Famalicão and Portuguese football will always be better off with the presence of someone of Aranda’s raw talent The PortuGOAL Figure of the Week is certainly one to watch in the near future at a promising age and projected to produce brilliance for years to come. 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Please upgrade your browser or activate Google Chrome Frame to improve your experience a Barcelona-based independent power producer (IPP) has announced a 49 MW solar project in northern Portugal in partnership with GRS procurement and construction (EPC) contractor BNZ, a Spanish IPP, is teaming up with GRS, a solar EPC contractor under Gransolar Group, on a 49 MW solar plant in northern Portugal will generate enough energy to power about 14,000 households with GRS building the plant alongside local company Triple Watt BNZ has also signed a protocol with the local government to handle the conservation of cork oak trees and reforest areas with native species “This is the result of the work we have been developing in recent months with Vila Nova de Famalicao to ensure that the promotion of a more sustainable future moves forward hand in hand with the growth of local communities,” said BNZ Chief Executive Luis Selva BNZ has a European solar portfolio of more than 1.7 GW under development across southern Europe This project is the company’s first in Portugal but it plans to install approximately 600 MW in the country by 2026 The project is the seventh installation for GRS in Portugal said it has 2.9 GW of installed power across 118 operating plants throughout the world Portugal had 3,876 MW of cumulative installed solar capacity at the end of 2023 up from 2,646 MW at the end of the year prior according to figures from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) More articles from Patrick Jowett Please be mindful of our community standards and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" By submitting this form you agree to pv magazine using your data for the purposes of publishing your comment Your personal data will only be disclosed or otherwise transmitted to third parties for the purposes of spam filtering or if this is necessary for technical maintenance of the website Any other transfer to third parties will not take place unless this is justified on the basis of applicable data protection regulations or if pv magazine is legally obliged to do so You may revoke this consent at any time with effect for the future in which case your personal data will be deleted immediately your data will be deleted if pv magazine has processed your request or the purpose of data storage is fulfilled Further information on data privacy can be found in our Data Protection Policy Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" This website uses cookies to anonymously count visitor numbers. View our privacy policy. × The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow cookies" to give you the best browsing experience possible If you continue to use this website without changing your cookie settings or you click "Accept" below then you are consenting to this Close Archive REMODELING-RENOVATION Twenty is the magic number for Futebol Clube de Famalicão. Debutant manager Hugo Oliveira (Ex-Fulham) took charge of his first game in charge of Famalicão after 20 years as an assistant and goalkeeping coach As has happened so often in the recent past 20-year-old Gustavo Sá had a crucial part to play in guaranteeing an important point away at Braga’s Pedreira in a thrilling 3-3 draw Kevin Fernandes reports as one of Portugal’s brightest young talents shone under the lights in a Minho derby to make himself the PortuGOAL Figure of the Week. a respected educational footballing institution in Vila Nova de Famalicão with interesting iconography Futebol Clube do Porto poached the young talent where Gustavo was soon integrated into the Porto affiliated academy set-up Despite being born in the coastal town of Póvoa de Varzim Sá would find his home inland at Famalicão Such has been his impact that despite his tender age representatives of the club have stated that “Gustavo has already earned himself a privileged place in the history of Futebol Clube de Famalicão.” His rise from the Under-15s was far from ordinary then 16-year-old Sá was promoted to the U19 squad and he signed his first professional contract scoring 10 goals in the U19 national championship These elite numbers earned Gustavo his first taste of international football for Portugal’s Under-18s winning the Torneio Internacional do Porto and Torneio Internacional de Lisboa The transition to the first team would commence in the summer of 2022 when Gustavo Sá trained with the senior players throughout pre-season and he would make his senior professional debut as a late substitute against…you guessed it Gustavo Sá would shoot straight to the upper echelons of the youngest players ever to feature for Famalicão As he adapted to the demands of Liga Portugal the Portugal Under-19 squad was reaping the rewards as the famalicense star boy demonstrated repeatedly that he was levels above that age group as attested by 6 goals in 12 matches for the midfielder The following season would be his breakout one with this current season proving to be an affirmation Sá has accumulated 13 goal contributions in 46 appearances As a midfielder with depth and variety to his game Gustavo even sporadically captained his side and earned his first caps for Portugal’s Under-21 team A unique player destined to follow in the footsteps of Pedro Gonçalves Gustavo Sá isn’t your archetypal creative midfielder A winner of 7.2 ground duels and 2.5 aerial duels per 90 Liga Portugal minutes played (via FotMob) Sá is built for modern football with the perfect frame and long limbs doing nothing to lessen his technical quality Gustavo Sá can be described as an athletic balancing the defensive characteristics of the modern #8 with the box-crashing tendencies and close control to operate in pockets reminiscent of the modern #10 is a perfect of a young footballer at a level beyond his years Such productivity was achieved despite being called upon in diverse sectors of the pitch unwilling to neglect defensive responsibilities. His unusual build rarely interferes with his capacity to weave away from opposition with ease; not particularly an elite dribbler but capable of creation separation using body manipulation Sá is the ‘thinker’ of famalicense offensive processes with more consideration in his progression style delicate switches unmatched by any teammate and few players in the league Of all the talent operating outside the traditional ‘Big Three’ Gustavo Sá can be placed among the best in terms of immediate quality and potential ceiling Famalicão will be disappointed to have let 2-0 and 3-1 leads slip occasion and debutant managerial context will allow for value to be taken out of an exciting duel for the neutral spectator Gustavo Sá was at the forefront once again and is poised to advance as Hugo Oliveira’s star man before a likely move to a bigger club at the end of the season Rui Mendes Ribeiro from Atelier de Arquitectura Município de Vila Nova de Famalicão has devised a new monumental perforated metal canopy to provide covered shelter and shade in a marketplace and square in the Portuguese northern town of Vila Nova de Famalicão who happens to also be the town council’s architecture department lead oversaw the modernization of the traditional market which had become outdated and was no longer attracting shoppers to its stalls The intervention was aimed at the market’s rehabilitation with the intention of improving previous conditions while enhancing its architectural character Opened in 1952 the market had helped relieve congestion at the old fairgrounds (nowadays D Maria II Square) and to make a more pleasant urban space with better By the time of the current intervention the space had proven obsolete and lacked capacity to attract consumers One notices that the urban context of the market is completed by three contiguous rectangular bodies with a turret that bears the City’s coat of arms access to the Market’s courtyard is made via Captain Manuel Carvalho Street and by Dona Maria II Square Some buildings from the town’s original marketplace designed in 1948 in a style known as Portuguese Suave repurposing some of the existing buildings on the site which was maintained and rehabilitated in the architectural project follows the street frontage was supported by these buildings; interior spaces were occupied by several commercial retail establishments in which meat In addition to the new facilities in the program the idea of a metal canopy that would ensure the ability to meet the permanent and seasonal market needs to spearhead the addition of a cleverly designed canopy to ensure the market can operate in all weather conditions and throughout the year guaranteed not only provision of shade and shelter but a welcome reference to the pre-existing triangular module of the turret The design allows a greater integration to the neighborhood opening up a new face into its surroundings Within the covered area are new stalls for vendors including butchers These stalls take the form of gabled volumes featuring shutters that can be lowered to protect their contents when the market is closed The courtyard can be reached through the original buildings to the north or from the public square to the west while stairs descend from these entrances to the courtyard positioned at a slightly lower level Project: Municipal Market Rehabilitation Project Vila Nova de FamalicãoArchitects: Rui Mendes Ribeiro Arquitecto Client: Municipality of Vila Nova de FamalicãoPhotographers: Ivo Tavares Studio Input your search keywords and press Enter You can see how this popup was set up in our step-by-step guide: https://wppopupmaker.com/guides/auto-opening-announcement-popups/ built on an elevated site with views of its surroundings tiago de antas is prominently positioned at the center of the community the building itself has been designed to exist in harmony with the region’s historical setting as well as its mortuary chapel and cemetery all images by joão morgado the volume’s appearance is defined by its white concrete walls the simple layout is capable of accommodating more than 500 people with the nave’s white walls illuminated by diffused natural light that enters through hidden skylights a subterranean level contains cultural and educational facilities for children and young people the wooden furniture used was realized specifically for the project by the design team the church is located in vila nova de famalicão the design incorporates symbolic significance throughout the rings surrounding the structure symbolize the crown of thorns placed on jesus’ head during the crucifixion while two marble lines on the floor connect the exterior of the building to the altar one represents the jordan river — where jesus was baptized — and leads to the baptismal font while the other represents the sword of st two marble lines lead to the pulpit and baptismal font respectively the simple layout is capable of accommodating more than 500 people the nave’s white walls are illuminated by diffused natural light that enters through skylights the volume’s appearance is defined by its white concrete walls the rings surrounding the structure symbolize the crown of thorns placed on jesus’ head the building itself has been designed to exist in harmony with the region’s historical setting AXOR presents three bathroom concepts that are not merely places of function but destinations in themselves — sanctuaries of style Read today's Portuguese stories delivered to your email The cities of Braga, Guimarães, Barcelos and Vila Nova de Famalicão will, between July 18th and 22nd, receive the international Vaudeville Rendez-Vous contemporary circus festival The festival’s 9th edition’s programme was announced at the Alberto Sampaio Museum in Guimarães with the presence of Bruno Martins and Cláudia Berkeley from the Didascália Theatre and the culture councilmembers of the municipalities which comprise the Cultural Quartet (Braga this edition will feature a worldwide debut four national debuts and a total of eleven contemporary circus shows Joining the over two dozen presentations on the streets of the four cities will be training workshops and a parallel program dedicated to artists students and cultural agents from in and out the country The Didascália Theatre’s artistic director highlighted that the festival contemplates the state of the World,” adding that it’s treated as a “strong show” that has been attracting more and more spectators every year a number that Bruno Martins hopes to surpass this year the Didascália Theatre promoted the re-writing of several shows that passed through the initiatives in previous editions and in other moments of the national programme marked by the revisiting of many works that are the culmination of various artists’ and companies’ reflection processes,” the organisation explained “An example of this is the debut of the show “Solos a 180º” – from the Portuguese Radar 360º company – whose motto for this new creation is the scene structure of an earlier show.” This creation can be seen for the first time at 7pm on the 20th of July and at the Biscainhos Museum Garden in Braga at 11am on July 22nd there are debuts in the festival of French The French company Le Doux Dupplice will present the show “En Attendant Le Grand Soir,” “which promises to challenge gravity itself revealing moments of dance and acrobatics.” This performance is scheduled for 10pm on July 19th at the Largo do Pópulo in Braga From Spain comes “Runa,” a creation by Amer Kabbani and his company rises as a testament of the necessary process of personal and collective rebuilding.” “Runa” can be watched at 10pm and the next day at the same time at the Polidesportivo da Quinta do Aparício Also coming from Spain is Manolo Alcântara and his play “Maña,” “a show where the concept is ingenuity and that will carry its heart on its sleeve from the beginning.” The debut is at 10pm on July 20th at the Braga Municipal Square Maria II Square in Famalicão the next day at the same time and again the day afterwards at Guimarães’ Creativity and Arts Platform “Grasshoppers,” from the Belgian company Circus Kaoten July 21st in Braga and July 22nd in Famalicão 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 Portugal has been one of the hottest destinations in Europe this year for American travelers They are being lured by the country’s affordable prices But if you’re planning to visit Portugal on a budget, a new study conducted by Porto Travel Guide might come in handy before you make your travel arrangements Their experts have rated the most affordable cities to visit in Portugal for a short break based on travels factors MORE: United to offer first-ever direct flights from the U.S. to Algarve. Here’s all the details “Portugal has proven to be a popular tourist destination over the past year with 348,000 Google searches for ‘portugal holidays’ worldwide over the past 12 months on average,” said Flavio Bastos was found to be the most budget-friendly city Oliveira de Azeméis in the district of Aveiro and Vila Nova de Famalicão in the Braga district came in second and third place while Amarante in the Minho region took fifth place To reach this conclusion, experts at Porto Travel Guide analyzed online data for 104 Portuguese cities then creating an ‘affordability’ score out of 100 for each city MORE: Local Madeirans welcome Azores Airlines’ decision to offer direct flights from Boston to Funchal “Affordable travel and accommodation costs for many of these hidden gems mean that tourists can experience the vibrant culture that the country has to offer all without breaking the bank,” Bastos said “Shorter breaks are also becoming more appealing among holidaymakers and many of these Portuguese cities make for an affordable weekend getaway for those on a budget.” Flights, hotel, and car rental prices used in the study were obtained from Skyscanner.com Flight dates were arbitrarily chosen from Nov Fafe ranked as the most affordable city to visit in Portugal with an affordability score of 87.91 out of 100 It scored highly for the cost of eating out at an inexpensive restaurant with the lowest price being $4.35 per person and offering hotel prices for as little as $13 a night in some locations Fafe is located only nine miles away from Guimarães which has been listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site One of the area’s main attractions is Casa do Penedo which was built from four large boulders that serve as the foundation where visitors can enjoy a swim at the small beach navigate the woodland trails around the shore or take it easy on the grassy banks Nearby excavations at the Castro de Santo Ovídio archaeological site have revealed houses roads and other architectural elements giving an insight into the urban development of the Santo Ovídio hill fort which was presumably inhabited between the 1st century BC and the 1st century AC making this settlement a great place for studying the Megalithic period in Northwest Iberian Peninsula Oliveira de Azeméis came in second place with an affordability score of 87.85 out of 100 It shares the lowest hotel price of $13 a night with Fafe but offers cheaper one-way local transport tickets at $1.31 its lowest prices for taxi tariffs and restaurant meals are a little more expensive One of the places worth visiting is the molinological theme park a space that takes advantage of the existing water mills in the region The space offers a ‘living’ museum of the structures of bread making and cereal milling an activity in the region for more than 200 years Other nearby attractions are the Oliveira de Azeméis Church which has a late-Mannerist design from the beginning of the 18th century former home of the writer José Maria Ferreira de Castro Vila Nova de Famalicão came in third place with an affordability score of 87.6 out of 100 Whilst it is slightly more expensive to eat out here it has the lowest price hotel rooms in the top ten at just $9 a night The city also has the cheapest one-way local transport tickets so far Home to internationally renowned companies in the textile Vila Nova de Famalicão benefits from the beauty of a green landscape as well as traditional dishes and a rich historical heritage reflected in the numerous museums and cultural spaces spread throughout the city Bacia do Ave Textile Industry Museum and Portuguese Colonial War Museum Ovar ranks fourth on the list with an affordability score of 87.55 out of 100 The lowest price hotel rooms start at $14 a night and it shares the same one-way transport ticket price as Oliveira de Azeméis at $1.31 Options for eating out or buying local food are both relatively inexpensive Home to one of the most famous Carnaval (Mardi Gras) celebrations in Portugal Ovar offers some unique things to do and nice places to explore Visitors can stroll along pristine beaches with stunning Atlantic views or explore the downtown area in search of museums and boutiques It’s easy to lose oneself in the city’s remarkable architecture blending traditional Portuguese designs and modern influences or indulge in mouthwatering gastronomic delights a picturesque gatewayAmarante ranks in fifth place with an affordability score of 87.33 out of 100 Whilst its lowest hotel room price comes in at $18 a night it has extremely cheap starting taxi tariffs at $0.95 and all the local food and drink is notably low priced Given its location between the Vinho Verde wine region and the Douro Valley Amarante is a popular stop-off for wine tasting tours and colorful historical buildings in its medieval neighborhood Amarante has been part of the UNESCO Creative Cities Network under the category of City of Music since 2017 What other cities made the top 25?Also ranked among the top 25 most affordable cities to visit in Portugal are: For more information about the Porto Travel Guide’s study, visit https://porto.travel Arsenal are close to almost confirming two players Like London buses! If, that is, you were waiting for the bus for a month and it hasn’t actually got to the stop yet and is stuck at a red light that appears to be broken. From having signed nobody though As Arsenal announce they will be next up to feature in Amazon’s much-loved All Or Nothing behind-the-scenes documentary series behind the actual scenes there is work being done to complete the first transfers of the summer Albert Sambi Lokonga is having his Arsenal medical ahead of a move from Anderlecht in a deal that could be worth around £20m The search for a left-back had been fruitless since January Nobody could be convinced to join mid-season to act as Kieran Tierney’s backup and while an understandably tough deal to pull off the lack of a recognised left-back proved detrimental to Arsenal’s season once Tierney got injured Nuno Tavares is at London Colney today following his isolation period in London. Arsenal are hoping everything will be done in time for him to travel with the squad to Scotland for next week's training camp. pic.twitter.com/hzGJ2ML4uG With focus elsewhere in the window the emergence of Tavares’ name was an exciting left-field development amid a general lack of knowledge of the player Arsenal have got their hands on someone who is young on a long contract and versatile to solve a real problem area in the squad Pre-season is underway for Arsenal and with the club preparing to travel to Scotland to face Hibernian for the first of their mini-tour next week As per Charles Watts the 21-year-old has completed his isolation period after arriving in the capital and was present at London Colney on Friday The club are working on wrapping up the final details of the move and are hopeful of having the Portuguese available to travel north with the rest of the squad for the training camp Tierney has been granted an extended break after featuring for Scotland at the European Championships and while his return won’t be as late as Bernd Leno’s it opens up a spot for Tavares to play his first minutes for the Gunners Sead Kolasinac is back at Arsenal following his loan spell with Schalke 04 and will likely start against Hibs as Tavares is eased into action although as someone on the transfer list there could be developments between now and then which leave the former Benfica player as the only senior option © 2025 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only Betting and gambling content is intended for individuals 21+ and is based on individual commentators' opinions and not that of Minute Media or its affiliates and related brands All picks and predictions are suggestions only and not a guarantee of success or profit If you or someone you know has a gambling problem crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling 1-800-GAMBLER As Arsenal announce they will be next up to feature in Amazon’s much-loved All Or Nothing behind-the-scenes documentary series Albert Sambi Lokonga is having his Arsenal medical ahead of a move from Anderlecht in a deal that could be worth around £20m The search for a left-back had been fruitless since January Nuno Tavares is at London Colney today following his isolation period in London. Arsenal are hoping everything will be done in time for him to travel with the squad to Scotland for next week's training camp. pic.twitter.com/hzGJ2ML4uG With focus elsewhere in the window Pre-season is underway for Arsenal and with the club preparing to travel to Scotland to face Hibernian for the first of their mini-tour next week As per Charles Watts Continente has announced the opening of 16 new local stores by the end of the year representing an investment of 35 million euros The food retail brand will close the year with more than 180 Continente Bom Dia stores in Portugal The new stores will be located in Paredes (Porto) Pousada de Saramagos (Vila Nova de Famalicão) and Pevidém (Guimarães) If Continente is opening that many new stores in Portugal why can't Lidle and Aldi open 1 new store each in Madeira venceu o prémio “Portugal Steel Bridges Awards 2024” sendo considerada a melhor infraestrutura em ferro construída no país no último ano cuja engenharia está a cargo da GRID International Consulting Engineers foi construída pelo consórcio que une a empresa de Famalicão no âmbito da nova Linha Amarela do Metro do Porto A metalomecânica ficou a cargo da Eletrofer este tem o “objetivo de dar visibilidade distinguir e encorajar o uso criativo do aço na construção de pontes” destina-se a projetos ou construções realizadas por empresas associadas da CMM e são elegíveis obras de estrutura metálica projetadas ou construídas por empresas nacionais” lê-se no ‘site’ da organização O projeto vencedor foi também submetido no concurso internacional “European Steel Bridge Awards 2024” a Alberto Couto Alves (ACA) atua nas áreas das infraestruturas (estradas e pontes) e em áreas de construção civil sistemas de água e gestão de resíduos. Fundada em 1982 pelo empresário famalicense com o mesmo nome conta com mais de 2.000 colaboradores e prevê um volume de negócios de 350 milhões de euros Há 41 anos que Alberto Couto Alves é o administrador principal da empresa. Desde a instalação de uma central de britagem em Fafe A empresa “assume-se hoje como um dos mais relevantes players portugueses no setor da construção face à diversidade e excelência do seu vasto portfólio de obras” pela segunda rodada do Campeonato Português os Azuis e Brancos conseguiram vencer o Belenenses SAD por 2 a 0 o Porto começou a rodada dividindo a liderança da competição com mais oito times (Tondela compartilhando o último lugar da competição os Dragões venceram as duas partidas contra o time famalicense Everson falou a respeito de sua atuação individual destacando os lances que garantiram a vitória do Galo O comandante Cuca falou sobre o principal desfalque do Galo Cuca falou sobre as mudanças no setor defensivo do Galo e comentou sobre a atuação de Caio Paulista