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Alvaro Morata's late strike earned Spain a place at next year's Nations League finals at Portugal and Cristiano Ronaldo's expense.

Ronaldo had one more chance to level, but his fierce strike from a tough angle was straight at Simon at his near post. Ronaldo spurned a glorious chance just two minutes in, firing straight at the goalkeeper from close range after being slipped in by Jota. Out-of-form Ronaldo had his side's two best chances in front of goal but he spurned them both, firing straight at the goalkeeper on each occasion as his alarming struggle for form continues.

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BRAGA: Spain snatched a place in the Nations League final four after striker Alvaro Morata's late goal secured a 1-0 win over hosts Portugal on Tuesda...

However, we went down and lost the intensity after the 60th minute,“ Santos told a news conference. “We were really well organised in the first half. “Every time that Spain have to show up in big games we do it. We have made a great effort,“ Morata told reporters. It was a bitter blow for Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal who created several chances, were in total control during most the game and came so close to securing a place in the finals. It was Spain’s first competitive win in Portugal since 1934 and their first victory in any match in Portugal since a 3-0 success in a friendly in 2003.

PARIS, Sept 28 — Alvaro Morata's late goal earned Spain a 1-0 win in Portugal and the last place in the Uefa Nations League finals on Tuesday, while the ...

Greece made it five wins from six in Group C2 as they beat Northern Ireland 3-1 in Athens. Kosovo thrashed Cyprus 5-1 in Pristina. “When we had to stand up, we did,” Morata told TVE.

Spain secured a dramatic, late victory against Portugal to qualify for next year's Nations League finals.

“Every time that Spain have to show up in big games, we do it. Portugal had one more chance to level and return to the top of the group, but Ronaldo once again had a shot blocked by the legs of Simón. Portugal, needing only a draw to the top the group, came close in the first half when Diogo Jota was denied by a strong save from Unai Simón.

BRAGA, Portugal, Sept. 27 (Xinhua) -- Athletic Bilbao duo Unai Simon and forward Nico Williams were decisive as Spain won 1-0 away to Portugal to book their ...

Goalkeeper Unai made a series of vital saves to keep Spain in the game when they were second best to the Portuguese for most of the game. However, despite one nervous moment which saw him almost commit a penalty against Ronaldo, Unai was Spain's best player in the first half. Carvajal crossed from the right and the impressive Williams was in the right place to head the ball down to leave Morata with a simple close-range finish.

Alvaro Morata's late goal on Tuesday earned Spain a 1-0 win in Portugal and the last place in the UEFA Nations League finals, while the Czech Republic were ...

The federation said that, according to the players, the situation “significantly” affected their “emotional state” and their health. Roger Federer is to bring down the curtain on his illustrious career this week, but the Swiss maestro has assured his millions of fans that he will not become a “tennis ghost.” In London, downriver from where he won a record eight Wimbledon titles, the 41-year-old said he had no intention of walking away from a sport he has graced for so long. Two days after he and Jack Sock beat Federer and Rafa Nadal in a tearful farewell for the Swiss great at the O2 Arena, American showman Tiafoe saved four match points against Tsitsipas before roaring to a 1-6,7-6 (13/11), 10/8 victory. The federation did not elaborate on the “situation” or name the players who made the demand. NO APOLOGIES: The American said he was not sorry for the victory, adding that it was Federer who should apologize for ‘beating everybody’ in the past 24 years Frances Tiafoe on Sunday returned to haunt Team Europe with a dazzling win over Stefanos Tsitsipas to give Team World their first Laver Cup title, ending Roger Federer’s hopes of finishing his career by lifting another trophy. “These players are desperate to do well for their country and they have had a great week.”

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It is very important that the government gives them a seat at the table and acts on their recommendations,” he summarised. “The challenge for Portugal is to do a better job in moving from paper to actions on the ground to protect the climate. Portugal has the potential to be a leader in this aspect.

Portugal vs Spain live updates: Preview, start time, how to watch, line-ups for Nations League match · Can Luis Enrique and Spain rely on players who don't play?

Diogo Dalot scored twice while Bruno Fernandes and Diogo Jota also got on the score sheet. They have won titles recently, like the Euros or the Nations League. Luis Enrique said on Friday that he did not think this lack of minutes at club level was an issue as every player had looked sharp and fit at training throughout the week. Santos has been in charge of Portugal’s national side since 2014 and is more than happy to find a home for the former Real Madrid player in his starting XI. Before the best national sides were tasked with facing opponents of a similar quality between tournaments in the Nations League, any underlying problems could quite easily go under the radar. SC Braga's Municipal Stadium has established a reputation for being one of the most picturesque in Europe and that is where tonight's game is being played. As for Spain, their performance against Switzerland was miles from their best so the raft of changes made by Enrique were expected. A quick reminder that Portugal will qualify for the finals of the Nations League if they can avoid defeat this evening. Among a few more English-based players on the bench, Leao and Felix are the most dangerous that could make an impact from the bench. Although, the Portugal manager would be well within his rights to bench him for crimes against fashion with those glasses! After trying his hardest to leave Manchester United in the summer, he has shown exactly why none of Europe's top clubs felt a move for him was viable. Avoiding defeat will be enough to see Fernando Santos' side into next summer's finals in the Netherlands while only victory can help the visitors into the next stage.

Spain's Alvaro Morata celebrates after scoring his side's goal during the Uefa Nations League match against Portugal. (AP pic).

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Portugal 0-1 Spain. Alvaro Morata scored in the 88th minute to steal top spot in the UEFA Nations League.

The one bright spark on a dull evening was Nuno Mendes. Spain eventually unlocked the door in the 88th minute, a near replica of the way Aleksandar Mitrović crushed Portuguese supporters hearts in Lisbon. Santos’ last throw of the dice was replacing Rúben Neves with João Félix. All the circumstances were eerily similar. Luis Enrique shook things up in the 60th minute when he introduced Gavi, Pedri and Yeremi Pino for Soler, Koke and Sarabia. Bruno Fernandes was becoming increasingly involved, winning the ball and releasing Diogo Jota who stepped inside two defenders before forcing another save from Simón.

LISBON, Sept. 28 (Xinhua) -- Portugal will start building a new high-speed rail that will halve the travel time between its capital Lisbon and Porto and ...

dollars), including 1 billion euros of European Union funds, said Costa. Upon its completion by the end of 2028, travel time between the two cities will be cut to an hour and 15 minutes, compared to the present two hours and 49 minutes, according to a plan presented on Wednesday. 28 (Xinhua) -- Portugal will start building a new high-speed rail that will halve the travel time between its capital Lisbon and Porto and eventually link to Vigo in Spain, Prime Minister Antonio Costa said on Wednesday.

Cristiano Ronaldo's sister jumped to his defence over criticism from Portuguese fans and media over his recent performances.

"It is necessary to give a hand to those who have always given theirs to Portugal. WHAT THEY SAID: "The current times don't surprise me at all," Ronaldo's sister, Katia Aveiro, wrote on an Instagram story. The Selecao easily defeated the Czech Republic but

Ronaldo endured a miserable evening on Tuesday as he squandered some key chances in Portugal's 1-0 defeat against Spain in Lisbon.

And it was already so much, but so much that he gave and gives. 'It is necessary to give a hand to those who have always given theirs to Portugal. The one sitting is called Cristiano Ronaldo and he is just the best player in the world.' There's no one to give him a hand,' she continued. They will always be by his side, no matter what," Aveiro wrote about her brother on Instagram. 'But the current times don't surprise me at all.

Yet the Portuguese government may throw a wrench in the countrys status as a crypto hub. In May, Fernando Medina, the finance minister, said the government ...

“You prove that it is possible to run some part of the world, even if it’s just one,” said Taihuttu, with a Jack Daniel’s and Coke in hand. Roessler was concerned about the drop in crypto values but said he was convinced the market would rebound. They had made enough from investing in ether and other cryptocurrencies over the past few years to pay for their travels, she said. He had come to the bar to learn from others who had made the move. He first invested in bitcoin in 2014 and, more recently, sold a small rental apartment in Germany to invest even more. In May, Fernando Medina, the finance minister, said the government was considering taxing crypto earnings like regular income and “intends to legislate on this matter.” A decision could come next month when Portugal releases its annual budget. For now, Portugal remains popular with the optimists and amateur traders who are trying to use their crypto investments to travel and live without a traditional job. A documentary film crew has followed him on and off for the past 18 months. At the time, the price of a single bitcoin was about $900, versus about $19,000 today. He said his crypto holdings were down about 80% from the peak but added, “I’m investing more.” Vanguard Properties, a real estate company in Portugal, said it had sold at least 10 luxury homes to “crypto families” since last year. Their buoyancy and cheer endure across Portugal and in other crypto hubs around the world, such as Puerto

BRAGA, Portugal: Alvaro Morata's late strike snatched Spain a 1-0 Nations League victory over Portugal in Braga on Tuesday and sent them into the ...

We’re in the final four again and it’s a great joy.” In the first half I insisted, maybe too much, on having the ball, and we did. And Nico Williams, in his second game for the national team, was key and I put it over the line.” It’s evident we’d prefer to play the passes in their half. “When we had to stand up, we did,” Morata told TVE. “(But) the first half was necessary to show that the ball was ours, and in the second we had the sensation that the goal would come.

Alvaro Morata's late goal earned Spain a 1-0 win in Portugal and the last place in the Uefa Nations League finals on Tuesday, while the Czech Republic were ...

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Five years after wildfires tore through its woods, an inland area between Porto and Lisbon is still working to restore its ecosystems – and is open to ...

As part of the experience, volunteers help protect newly hatched turtles from light pollution and ensure they can safely crawl to the sea. Dolphin research: Italy Collecting data on the population sizes, social structures, habitat use and acoustic repertoire of Ischia’s short-beaked dolphins is critical to protecting this much-prized cetacean. [Paço da Torre hotel](https://www.pacodatorre.pt/), which dates from the 15th century. Just under two-fifths of the country’s landmass is classified as forested (triple the UK’s figures). For weeks after the fire, volunteers clubbed together to rid the area immediately around the village of eucalyptus. Tiring as the ditch-clearing proves, the day passes to a soundtrack of chatter and laughter. João Amilcar, an energetic expert from the municipality, is on hand to guide us on which weeds to pull up and which sediments to remove. “We have a project with the local school to collect the seeds from our indigenous plants and trees,” says Alcoforada. Other than in a small corner of the Algarve, this woody native plant, Rhododendron ponticum, is now found nowhere else in Portugal. No longer did it feel right just to lament from the sofa: I had a compulsion to do my bit. With fires raging from Spain and France to Italy and Romania, it seemed as if half of Europe was going up in smoke. With a dozen or so villagers, Zuzarte is part of a volunteer conservation group in Ferraria.

Spain will join Italy, Croatia and the Netherlands in the semis in June 2023, although attention now switches to the fast-approaching World Cup.

We're in the final four again and it's a great joy. In the first half I insisted, maybe too much, on having the ball, and we did. And Nico Williams, in his second game for the national team, was key and I put it over the line." It's evident we'd prefer to play the passes in their half. "When we had to stand up, we did," Morata told TVE. Alvaro Morata's late strike snatched Spain a 1-0 Nations League victory over Portugal in Braga on Tuesday and sent them into the semi-finals.

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Spain snatched a place in the Nations League final four after striker Alvaro Morata's late goal secured a 1-0 win over hosts Portugal on Tuesday to ensure ...

"Spain began to push and came from really having no chances to end up scoring a goal. However, we went down and lost the intensity after the 60th minute," Santos told a news conference. "We were really well organised in the first half. "Every time that Spain have to show up in big games we do it. They face Ghana, Uruguay and South Korea in Group H. We have made a great effort," Morata told reporters.