The Portuguese Football Federation have banned Real Madrid defender Ricardo Carvalho for 12 months for walking out on the national squad last month.

Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho admitted a draw would have been a fairer result from last night's tough trip to Real Sociedad and described his side's three-point haul as "golden".

REAL MADRID boss Jose Mourinho has admitted it is unlikely he will take temporary charge of Portugal – but stopped short of ruling himself out entirely.

Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has admitted it is unlikely he will take temporary charge of Portugal – but stopped short of ruling himself out entirely.

Real Madrid captain Iker Casillas is confident coach Jose Mourinho will not be tempted into taking over as Portugal boss on a temporary basis.

The Portuguese Football Federation want Jose Mourinho to take charge of the national team for their next two Euro 2012 qualifiers in October, according to a report.

Portugal have asked FIFA to overturn Cristiano Ronaldo’s booking against Ivory Coast.

The Portuguese Football Federation have dismissed reports Nani was sent home from the World Cup for reasons other than a shoulder injury.

PORTUGAL suffered a major injury blow yesterday after it was announced winger Nani would play no part in the World Cup after damaging his collarbone.

Portugal suffered a major injury blow today after it was announced winger Nani would play no part in the World Cup after damaging his collar bone.

Carlos Queiroz has indicated he could soon leave his role as Manchester United assistant manager to take charge of the Portugal national side.

Former Portugal coach Agostinho Oliveira believes Carlos Queiroz is the “right man” to replace Luiz Felipe Scolari.

Ricardo Carvalho believes the appointment of Luiz Felipe Scolari as Chelsea coach would be “a real plus” for the club.

Luiz Felipe Scolari’s Portugal bosses say they are aware he has been added to Chelsea’s ’short-list’ of candidates to replace sacked Avram Grant as manager.

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has branded his four-match touchline ban as “excessive” and will appeal the decision.

Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will be investigated by UEFA over his role in the events that marred his side’s European Championship qualifier against Serbia in Lisbon.

Jose Mourinho has revealed his retirement plans but insists they do not include walking away from Chelsea this summer.

ONE-TIME England target Luiz Felipe Scolari has signed a new two-year contract with Portugal, keeping him in charge of the team until after Euro 2008.

One-time England target Luiz Felipe Scolari has signed a new two-year contract with Portugal, keeping him in charge of the team until after Euro 2008.

Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho has urged the Portuguese Football Federation to keep Luiz Felipe Scolari on as coach after the World Cup.

Portugal will definitely be without midfielder Deco when they face England in the World Cup quarter-final on Saturday after FIFA told them to not to bother appealing against the red card he received against Holland.

Cristiano Ronaldo could return to light training on Wednesday as Portugal remain hopeful he will be fit for Saturday’s quarter-final clash with England after a scan on his injured thigh.

Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) president Gilberto Madail admits it might be difficult to find the package which will persuade Luiz Felipe Scolari to stay on as coach after the World Cup.

Portuguese football chiefs have cleared the way for Luiz Felipe Scolari to discuss a possible move to England.

SAM ALLARDYCE has admitted he has yet to be discounted from the FA’s shortlist for the England manager’s job.

SAM ALLARDYCE has admitted he has yet to be discounted from the FA’s shortlist for the England manager’s job. Bolton boss Allardyce also feels the credentials of Luiz Felipe Scolari stand up to close scrutiny, even if his heart tells him he would ideally prefer an Englishman to succeed Sven-Goran Eriksson.

Simao Sabrosa appears set to join Liverpool from Benfica after the Portuguese Football Federation gave permission for the forward to undergo a medical for the Anfield side.

Luis Figo made his much-heralded return to the Portugal squad on Thursday ahead of the World Cup qualifiers with Slovakia and Estonia next month.

Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed he is less than fully fit but should be raring to go when the Olympic football tournament begins.

ALEX FERGUSON yesterday hit back at FIFA president Sepp Blatter after he rebuked the Manchester United manager for criticising the Olympic soccer tournament.

The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) has published a medical bulletin to prove that Manchester United’s Cristiano Ronaldo is fit to compete in the Olympic football tournament in Greece.

JOSE MOURINHO feels there is still plenty of work ahead as he prepares for Chelsea's second match of the Champions World Series in America.

Appeals by Manchester United and Chelsea to Portugal’s football bosses not to take Cristiano Ronaldo and Tiago to the Olympics have failed.

Portugal 2 Russia 0

Rui Costa scored the second goal that keeps Portugal’s hopes of lifting the European Championship title in their own country remain on track – but only just.

Portugal star Rui Costa has refused to be cast in the role of scapegoat for Saturday’s shock defeat by Greece.

Anti-racism campaigners are using Euro 2004 as a platform to combat prejudice in football which they believe still remains a significant problem for the game.