Maritimo look to bring back Makukula

Maritimo look to bring back former striker Makukula to the Madeira team. Maritimo are currently in negotiations with Benfica for the players rights, Makukula last played for Maritimo in the 2007/08 season before being purchased by Benfica.

Benfica re-sign striker Nuno Gomes

Benfica have re-signed their striker and captain Nuno Gomes until 2011. Rui Costa had stated that he would have Gomes signed before his contract was up and delivered. Nuno Gomes looks now to finish his career with Benfica.

FC Porto reject Marseille bid for Lucho

FC Porto have rejected Marseille's bid for Lucho Gonzalvez. Marseille have offered Porto 15 million euros for the Argentian but Porto are not happy with the offer and feel the Lucho is worth more, negotiations continue

Livorno monitor Nuno Gomes situation

Livorno are monitoring Benfica's Nuno Gomes as Gomes contract expires at the end of June and the Italian club look to make a swoop for the attacking forward. Livorno are one of a few clubs said to be looking at Nuno Gomes

Braga pick up Amadora's Ney

Braga have gotten another reinforcenment for this upcoming season in Amadora's Ney. The 28 year old Brazilian plays many positions and was primarily used in the left back position by Amadora last season

FC Porto in Argentina for Bergessio

FC Porto has gone to Argentina to get Gonzalo Bergessio to be part of next seasons squad and a possible replacement to Lisandro Lopez. Porto is in negotiations for the 24 year old forward with San Lorenzo. This would be Bergessio's second stint in Portugal after a failed attempt in 2007 with Benfica but since going back to Argentina Bergessio has been on fire in the Argentian League and was even called up to the National side by Diego Maradona this year.

Rio Ave pick up Joao Tomas from Boavista

Rio Ave have picked up striker Joao Tomas from Boavista for this upcoming season. Joao Tomas was the third leading scorer in the Liga De Honra last season with twelve goals.

Nacional send Nene to Cagliari

Nacional have sold last seasons Superliga leading scorer Nene to Italian club Cagliari for $4.5 million euro. Nene is said to have signed a four year contract with the Italian side and Nacional may yet receive Danielle Magliocchetti on loan for the season as well.

CSKA Moscow in hunt for Porto's Helton

CSKA Moscow is looking at Porto's keeper Helton. FC Porto having acquired Beto in the last week has made the Brazilian keeper expandable this off season. CSKA's Brazilian coach Zico is keen in bringing his countrymen to the Russian capital

FC Porto lock up Leixoes Beto

FC Porto have moved in and swooped Leixoes and PSNL's Superliga Goalie of the Year this past season Beto. Porto has signed Beto to a four year contract after his great season between the pipes with Leixoes. The signing of the 27 year old keeper could signal a move by Porto of their current keeper Helton

PSNL Fans Vote for Portugal's Greatest Player Ever

We here at PSNL are reaching out again to the fans of portuguese soccer and asking them to cast their vote for who they think is the Greatest Portuguese Player of All time. The voting will last until June 26/09 when we will then announce the winner and this will kick off our new profile section on PSNL. As we create player profiles for some of Portugal's Greatest stars.

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PSNL Fans make their choice for Portuguese Player of the Year

PSNL Fans have spoken and we would like to thank all the fans who took their time to vote over the last two weeks for PSNL's First Fan Based Portuguese Player of the Year for the 2008-09 season.
The PSNL fans choice of the year not surprisely is former Man United and now new Real Madrid winger Cristiano Ronaldo who took home the honour with 54% of the votes. Bruno Alves was a distant second choice of many fans picking up 19% of the vote after a great campaign with FC Porto. Honourable mentions to Simao and Bosingwa who came in a close third and fourth spot at 12% and 10%. PSNL will be releasing their choices for this past season over the next week.

Portugal held to draw against Estonia

Portugal once again have a disappointing performance against Estonia being held to a scoreless draw. Portugal was without Ronaldo, Simao, Bosingwa and Deco plus Quieroz only did dress Ricardo Carvalho and Boa Morte from Saturdays starting line up but being held scoreless to Estonia is another poor performance that has many portuguese fans scratching their heads. Beto was by far the player of match, making some big stops on Estonia in the second half that could have easily given the hosts the victory. Portugal did have a couple of good chances as Eliseu just shot a Nani set up wide in the first half but all in all a poor performance. There was another notable absense which was Joao Moutinho who was also sent home after Saturdays matchup but did not play which leads to speculation that he could be hurt or had a falling out with the coach, if its the latter we will probably not see Moutinho again during this qualifying campaign

Portugal in must win matchup versus Albania

Portugal visit Albania today in Group 1 World Cup qualifying action in what has turned into a must win game for the Quinas. Portugal sit tied in third spot in Group play with Sweden seven points back of co-leaders Denmark and Hungary. Portugal has a chance to pull to four points of Hungary as they sit idle today and depending the result of the Sweden, Denmark matchup today could do the same on the Danes. Portugal has had a disappointing campaign so far and anything other then a victory in Albania could send Portuguese fans hiding in shame as this once flamboyant team stumbles its way through qualification. Portugal can take back control of their destiny with a victory today as they will still encounter Hungary twice and the Danes in Denmark with their last matchup against group minnows Malta, who for the record is Portugal's only victory in this Group. The time has come for all players and not just Cristiano Ronaldo to step up and show the World that Portugal will not go down without a fight and the time to do this is today in Albania

Guadiana Tournament Announced

The Guadiana Tournament in Algarve this summer has been announced. The tournament will be held between July 16-18, the teams confirmed so far are Benfica, Olhanense and Atletico Bilbao a fourth team will be added to the tournament from Anderlecht or Sunderland. Sporting who won the cup last season will not be in this seasons tournament as they try to qualify for the Champions League Group Stage.

Fatima win 2nd Division crown over Chaves

Fatima have claimed the 2nd Division crown with a 2-1 victory over Chaves and make their return to the Liga De Honra after one season. Fatima and Chaves will both be moving up to the Liga De Honra while Boavista and Gondomar make the drop down to the 2nd Division.