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2013 in Portugal

Explore 7 historical events and records for Portugal in 2013.

Historical records for Portugal in 2013

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May

Real Madrid Departure Announced

Mourinho, Jose ยท Madrid ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Real Madrid announce that Mourinho will leave the club at the end of the season.

June

Chelsea Return

Mourinho, Jose ยท London ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Returns to Chelsea for a second spell as manager after three seasons at Real Madrid.

Golden Boot UEFA Champions League

Ronaldo, Cristiano ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Finishes as the leading goalscorer in the UEFA Champions League with 12 goals for Real Madrid. The campaign is particularly remembered for finishing as tournament top scorer despite Real Madridโ€™s semi-final exit.

August

Second Chelsea Premier League Debut

Mourinho, Jose ยท London ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Begins his second Chelsea spell with a Premier League victory over Hull City.

Other events (month unknown)

Champions League Hat-Trick Against Galatasaray

Ronaldo, Cristiano ยท Istanbul ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Ronaldo scored three times as Real Madrid beat Galatasaray 6-1 away in the Champions League group stage.

FIFA Ballon d'Or Return to Top Honour

Ronaldo, Cristiano ยท Zurich ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Ronaldo won the 2013 FIFA Ballon d'Or after a prolific year with Real Madrid and a decisive World Cup qualifying performance for Portugal.

World Cup Play-Off Hat-Trick Against Sweden

Ronaldo, Cristiano ยท Solna ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Ronaldo scored all three Portugal goals against Sweden in the second leg of their World Cup play-off, securing qualification for Brazil 2014.

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