Braga pick up Italian keeper Tommaso Berni

Braga have signed Italian keeper Tommaso Berni to a two year. The 28 year old keeper has moved to the club on a free transfer from Lazio.

Berni started his career with Inter before moving to English club Wimbledon but did not see any action until he joined Ternana Calcio in 2003. The keeper spent last season on loan with Salernitana.

Porto pick up Nacional keeper Rafael Bracali

FC Porto have added another keeper to the fold, picking up 30 year old Nacional keeper Rafael Bracali on a free transfer. The Brazilian has been with Nacional since the 2006 season appearing in 104 games.

Bracali joins a crowded Porto net with current starter Helton, Beto and Pawel Kieszek all battling for time between the pipes for the Dragons

PSNL announce 2010/11 award winners

PSNL are proud to announce our award winners for the 2010/11 season, after sitting at a desk and discussing our thoughs and reasons behind certain choices we have come down to our conclusion for this seasons award winners.

PSNL Portuguese Player of the Year:

Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid)

A no brainer as Ronaldo broke the La Liga record for most goals in a year and wins the award for the 5th time.

Honourable Mentions: Nani (Man U), Fabio Coentrao (Benfica)

PSNL Superliga Player of the Year:

Hulk (FC Porto)

Hulk lead the league in scoring and was a play making sensation.

Honourable Mentions: Falcao (FC Porto), Fabio Coentrao (Benfica)

PSNL Superliga Goalie of the Year:

Helton (FC Porto)

It helps to play on the best defensive team in the league but Helton was big when it mattered

Honourable Mentions: Rui Patricio (Sporting), Rafael Bracalli (Nacional)

PSNL Superliga Defender of the Year:

Rolando (FC Porto)

This was a tough one with Rolando just edging out Coentrao both were rock solid for their teams at the back all season.

Honourable Mentions: Maicon (FC Porto), Fabio Coentrao (Benfica)

PSNL Superliga Coach of the Year:

Andre Villas-Boas (FC Porto)

This was not even close

Honourable Mentions: Jorge Jesus (Benfica), Rui Vitoria (P. Ferreira)

PSNL Portuguese Young Gun of the Year:

Fabio Coentrao (Benfica)

The left back played great for Benfica and deserves the honour for the second year in a row

Honourable Mentions: Silvio (Braga), Pizzi (P. Ferreira)

PSNL Portuguese Comeback Player of the Year:

Ricardo Carvalho (Real Madrid)

Carvalho was a rock for Madrid in the back end after losing his place in Chelsea the previous season

Honourable Mentions: Ricardo Quaresma (Besiktas), David Silva (Kilmarnock)

Falcao fans choice for Portuguese League Player of the Year

The PSNL fans have spoken and have made their choice for the Portuguese League Player of the Year selecting Porto striker Falcao with 38% of the vote. Falcao was a big part of the undefeated Porto squad to win the league this season.

Falcao finished tied for second in scoring during the Portuguese League season behind only his teammate Hulk by 7 goals. Falcao appeared in 22 league games and the Columbian striker scored 16 goals.

We are sure Falcao geared many votes from the fans based on his amazing performance in the UEFA Europa League were he shattered the scoring record for a season in helping pave the way to Porto's title run.

Benfica's left back Fabio Coentrao finished second in voting garnering 29% of the vote, while Porto's other attacking threat Hulk finished third with 22% of the vote

PSNL Fans give Ronaldo the nod for Portuguese Player of the Year

The fans of P.S.N.L have spoken and have given Portuguese National Team captain and Real Madrid forward Cristiano Ronaldo the Portuguese Player of the Year for the 2010/11 season after another remarkable campaign in which Ronaldo broke the La Liga record for goals in a season and finished the season with 53 goals in all competitions.

Benfica youngster and Real Madrid target Fabio Coentrao was the runner-up receiving 9% of the vote compared to Ronaldo's whopping 75% support, honourable mentions go to Raul Meireles of Liverpool, Joao Moutinho of FC Porto and Nani of Manchester United.

Nuno Gomes set to leave Benfica

Nuno Gomes' days as a member of Benfica are set to end as the 34 year old captain's contract ends June 30/11 and coach Jorge Jesus has no interest in keeping the striker with the club for next season.

Benfica would like to offer Gomes a managerial position with the club but the soon to be 35 year old is looking to play one more season before deciding to hang up his cleats. Gomes looks destined to join a club in Major League Soccer or some club in the middle east for his final season.

Nuno Gomes appeared in 391 games with Benfica scoring 160 goals placing him 8th all time in club history. Gomes was also a member of two league titles, three league cups, a Super Cup and a Taca de Portugal while playing with Benfica

Portugal win move them into top spot in Group

Portugal have the chance today to make ammends for their poor start to the Euro 2012 campaign as they host Norway at the Estadio da Luz Stadium for top spot in Group H. The Norweigans will prove a tough foe after already handing the Portuguese a 1-0 loss in Norway costing former coach Carlos Queiroz his job.

This can all be forgotten today as a win by Portugal will move the squad into a tie with Norway for top spot in the Group but the Portuguese will have the tie-breaker in +/-. The Norweigans know the importance of this game and will be looking to catch the Portuguese on the counter attack as the Quinas roared on by the home crowd will push the attack in this game.

Sidnei loaned out to Besiktas for next season

Benfica have loaned central defender Sidnei to Besiktas for the 2011/12 season. The 21 year old Brazilian appeared in 16 regular season games for the Eagles this past season notching three goals.