Portugal
Heavy defeats in Europe have prompted much soul-searching and begging for forgiveness,
The Latin phrase “mea culpa” (“my fault”) has become a common one in Portuguese football this season as managers and players have been falling over themselves to apologise to supporters following disastrous results in Europe. Read more
Previous Dispatches from Portugal
March 2009
After a disappointing start to the season, Porto have found their best form again.
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February 2009
Benfica led the league at the winter break for the first time in 15 years, but the achievement was tainted somewhat by a tame 0-0 home draw with Nacional in the final match.
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