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2000 in Portugal

Explore 11 historical events and records for Portugal in 2000.

Historical records for Portugal in 2000

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June

Euro Group-Stage Victory

Conceicao, Sergio ยท Rotterdam ยท Winger ยท Sport / Football

Produces one of Portugal's most memorable European Championship performances.

Hat-Trick Against Germany

Conceicao, Sergio ยท Rotterdam ยท Winger ยท Sport / Football

Scores all three goals as Portugal defeats Germany.

July

Clasico Transfer

Figo, Luis ยท Madrid ยท Winger ยท Sport / Football

Becomes the central signing of Real Madrid's new project.

Real Madrid Transfer

Figo, Luis ยท Madrid ยท Winger ยท Sport / Football

Moves directly from Barcelona to Real Madrid.

September

Benfica Managerial Debut

Mourinho, Jose ยท Lisbon ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Takes charge of Benfica for his first competitive match as a senior head coach.

Benfica Head Coach

Mourinho, Jose ยท Lisbon ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Becomes Benfica head coach, beginning his senior managerial career.

December

Lisbon Derby Victory

Mourinho, Jose ยท Lisbon ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Guides Benfica to a 3-0 league victory over city rivals Sporting Lisbon.

Benfica Resignation

Mourinho, Jose ยท Lisbon ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Resigns as Benfica manager after the club declines to extend his contract.

Ballon d'Or

Figo, Luis ยท Paris ยท Winger ยท Sport / Football

Wins the Ballon d'Or after performances for Barcelona and Portugal.

European Player Recognition

Figo, Luis ยท Paris ยท Winger ยท Sport / Football

Becomes the second Portuguese player receiving the award.

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Barcelona Departure

Figo, Luis ยท Barcelona ยท Winger ยท Sport / Football

Leaves Barcelona for Real Madrid in one of the most controversial transfers in Spanish football.

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