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Benfica's derby with Sporting Lisbon postponed because of high winds

• Match called off before debris fell from roof of stadium • 'A tragedy was avoided. We had to take this drastic decision' The Lisbon derby between Benfica and Sporting was postponed on Sunday, and the crowd evacuated, before high winds caused debris to fall from the roof at the venue…

Benfica P-P Sporting Lisbon

Benfica's derby with Portuguese title rivals Sporting Lisbon is postponed after strong winds damage the stadium.

Manchester United: Moyes plots Portuguese raid

David Moyes is reportedly plotting a summer swoop to take Sporting Lisbon midfielder William Carvalho to Manchester United.

From Celtic idol to living off benefits

After a career in which he earned £3m, the former Portugal star now lives with his parents on state benefits of £155 a week Jorge Cadete narrowly missed football's golden age. He also did not reach the career level where a week's salary replicated the man in the street's annual wage.…

Gray returns to co-commentary

• Gray sacked by Sky for off-camera sexist comments in 2011 • BT Sport: 'We are delighted he can stand in for Michael Owen' Andy Gray will co-commentate on British TV on Saturday afternoon for the first time since losing his job after making off-camera sexist comments in 2011 . The…

Manchester United: brand on the run?

Once a leading global brand, Man United's fortunes are plummeting, on and off the pitch. Stuart Jeffries seeks out some business advice on how to get back in the game Three years ago, a survey claimed that Manchester United was the most hated company in Britain . How strange – it hadn't…

Premier League plans crackdown on illegal foreign pub screenings

• 100 prosecutions planned against publicans • 'We will give them opportunity to cease using equipment' The Premier League has lined up 100 prosecutions as it attempts to prevent pubs and clubs from screening live matches via foreign TV channels. The league has been building cases…

Portuguese side protest after game of six red cards

• Leixões trio plus sub sent off, coach sent to stands • Sporting Lisbon B finish 1-1 draw with nine men The Portuguese second division club Leixões lodged a protest after six players were shown the red card and a coach was sent to the stands during their 1-1 draw at Sporting…

World Cup 2014: All eyes will be on Cristiano Ronaldo but William Carvalho could be Portugal's next big thing

World Cup Nation, Portugal: Sporting Lisbon midfielder has played less than 20 minutes of international football but is wanted by Europe's top clubs