World media reacts as Celtic suffer in their own cursed land with help from 'nostalgic' nickname

Celtic goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel (left) and team-mates react after Sporting Braga's Gabri Martinez scores their side's second goal during the UEFA Europa League match at Celtic Park, Glasgow. Picture date: Thursday October 2, 2025. PA Photo....

Music Notes: Afro Nation Portugal, Megan Thee Stallion and more

Afro Nation Portugal 2026 has announced the first wave of artists booked for the gig, naming Asake, Tyla and Wizkid. They are set to headline the three-day festival, which will also feature performances from Mariah the Scientist and “special...

Portugal: Police detain gang member suspected of aiding illegal immigrants

The Portuguese police revealed on Thursday that they have detained another member of the alleged criminal group dismantled in May, which was involved in aiding illegal immigration, corruption, money laundering and document forgery. According to a...

Isabela Valadeiro named the first face of Balmain watches in Portugal

Actress and model from Portalegre, Isabela Valadeiro, is the new face of Balmain watches in Portugal, the Swiss watch brand has announced. The brand is part of the French luxury house Balmain, based in Paris, where the entire collection is...

Portuguese musician's soulful masterclass unites cultures

Celebrated Portuguese guitarist and composer Pedro Jóia skillfully weaved a seamless string of jazz melodies as he strummed his guitar to a captivated audience, periodically deconstructing his craft with fascinating accounts. The dimly lit room...

Hallgrimsson wants players to restore pride in Portugal

Heimir Hallgrimsson has had just over three weeks to process the humiliating loss to Armenia, and the Ireland manager finally offered a detailed post mortem of proceedings, which put the national team's World Cup campaign in real jeopardy....

Sponsorship drives Liga Portugal central revenues

Asake, Tyla & Wizkid to Headline Afro Nation Portugal 2026

MUSIC The view from the stage at last year’s Afro Nation Portugal. courtesy of Afro Nation Afro Nation has announced its lineup for its 2026 festival in Portugal. Featuring a stacked lineup representing the finest across African music, its...

Wizkid, Asake, Tyla to headline Afro Nation Portugal 2026

Global Afrobeats superstars Wizkid and Asake, alongside South African sensation Tyla, have been unveiled as headliners for the Afro Nation Portugal 2026 festival. The three-day music spectacle will run from July 3 to July 5, 2026, at Praia da...

Tribeca Festival Lisboa 2025 Sets ‘Bugonia,’ ‘Nuremberg’ Screenings

Tribeca Festival Lisboa is set to open with Julian Schnabel’s In The Hand of Dante, while also booking screenings for Yorgos Lanthimos’ Bugonia, Scarlett Johansson’s directorial debut Eleanor the Great and James Vanderbilt’s Nuremberg. Schnabel’s...

More stars announced for Tribeca Festival Lisboa

At the end of the press conference and when asked by Lusa about plans for future editions, Mónica Serrano said that the intention is to continue the festival in Portugal, "and perhaps expand to other locations." "We don't know what next year will...

W-Sport and WSL partner up again for 2025-26 in wide range of markets

Women’s sport-centric TV channel W-Sport has extended its rights deal covering English soccer's top-tier Women's Super League (WSL) through the 2025-26 campaign. Via an extension unveiled today, W-Sport holds rights to the 2025-26 WSL, which...

Mikel Arteta praises under-fire Arsenal player for 'exceptional' Champions League display

Mikel Arteta has offered high praise for one of his summer signings in the wake of his Arsenal side winning a third game on the bounce in all competitions. The Gunners made it two wins from two in the Champions League this season after defeating...

Warning issued to anyone travelling to Spain, France, or Portugal

Holidaymakers heading to Spain, France, or Portugal this October are being warned to prepare for major travel disruption as French air traffic controllers prepare to walk out in a four-day strike. The Syndicat national des contrôleurs du trafic...

Portugal's first wave pool for surfing

"This project is located on a five-hectare site in Óbidos, in the center of the golden triangle of surfing between Ericeira, Peniche, and Nazaré," Manuel Vasconcelos, CEO of Surfers Cove, the developer of the project, told reporters. The project...

Séamus Coleman and John Egan return as Heimir Hallgrimsson names 24-man Ireland squad for Portugal and Armenia games

Everton skipper Coleman comes into the squad for the first time since September last year having been controversially excluded from last month’s opening camp, while Hull City defender John Egan is recalled for the first time in just over two years...

New movies out this week: Oct 2-8

New releases that hit cinemas in Thailand, including highlights from the Bangkok International Film Festival 2025 Dong Ji Dao (Dongji Rescue) Directed by Zhenxiang Fei and Guan Hu. Who’s in it? Yilong Zhu, Lei Wu and Ni Ni. What’s it about? In...

Budget fashion retailer that could rival Primark set for UK debut in 2026

A budget European fashion chain could be coming to the UK in 2026(Image: Getty Images ) Our high street has had its ups and downs this year. However, there's some more good news, as one European fashion brand is set to make its UK debut next year....

Inside David Coulthard’s ‘Hollywood’ F1 win: From replacing Senna to Portugal glory

30 years on from his first F1 victory, David Coulthard has remembered his time stepping into Ayrton Senna’s Williams and overcoming his lack of experience to become a Grand Prix winner. The Scottish driver went on to win 13 Grands Prix during a...

Italian media react to Hojlund and De Bruyne masterclass as 'Maradona gives standing ovation'

Jake Bayliss Sport Writer - U35s 08:09, 02 Oct 2025Updated 08:14, 02 Oct 2025 Rasmus Hojlund and Kevin De Bruyne were at the centre of Napoli's win over Sporting Lisbon(Image: Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Napoli had both Manchester...