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2017 in Portugal

Explore 22 historical events and records for Portugal in 2017.

Historical records for Portugal in 2017

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February

EFL Cup Victory

Mourinho, Jose ยท London ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Manchester United defeat Southampton 3-2 at Wembley to win the EFL Cup.

May

La Liga Title-Decider Opening Goal

Ronaldo, Cristiano ยท Malaga ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Scores the opening goal as Real Madrid beat Malaga and secure the Spanish league championship.

Europa League Victory

Mourinho, Jose ยท Stockholm ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Manchester United defeat Ajax 2-0 to win the UEFA Europa League.

Eurpopa League Winner

Mourinho, Jose ยท Stockholm ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Oversaw a disciplined 2-0 victory that secured the club's first Europa League title.

June

Ronaldo Champions League Final Brace

Ronaldo, Cristiano ยท Cardiff ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Scores twice against Juventus as Real Madrid retain the Champions League.

FC Porto Manager Appointment

Conceicao, Sergio ยท Porto ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Is appointed FC Porto head coach before the new season.

Return to Porto as Coach

Conceicao, Sergio ยท Porto ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Returns to the club where he developed as a player.

Return to Portuguese Football

Fernandes, Bruno ยท Lisbon ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Becomes a leading scorer and captain from midfield.

Sporting Transfer

Fernandes, Bruno ยท Lisbon ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Signs for Sporting after developing his senior career in Italy.

Golden Boot UEFA Champions League

Ronaldo, Cristiano ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Leads the UEFA Champions League scoring standings with 12 goals for Real Madrid. His contribution stands out for his exceptional goals in knockout matches against leading European opposition.

September

Nuclear Ban Treaty Opens for Signature

Guterres, Antรณnio ยท New York ยท Secretary-General of United Nations ยท Warfare / United Nations

The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons opens for signature at United Nations Headquarters.

December

Club World Cup Final Winning Goal

Ronaldo, Cristiano ยท Abu Dhabi ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Scores the only goal against Gremio as Real Madrid retain the Club World Cup.

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Besiktas Wing Creativity 2017

Quaresma, Ricardo ยท Istanbul ยท Winger ยท Sport / Football

Ricardo Quaresma creates chances with outside-of-the-foot passes and deliveries as the club wins another league title.

Champions League Quarter-Final Hat-Trick Against Bayern

Ronaldo, Cristiano ยท Madrid ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Ronaldo scored a hat-trick against Bayern Munich in a dramatic extra-time victory that carried Real Madrid into the European semi-finals.

Champions League Semi-Final Hat-Trick Against Atletico

Ronaldo, Cristiano ยท Madrid ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Ronaldo scored all three goals in Real Madrid's 3-0 home win over Atlรฉtico Madrid, giving the holders a formidable first-leg advantage.

Fifth Ballon d'Or Equals Leading Record

Ronaldo, Cristiano ยท Paris ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Ronaldo collected a fifth Ballon d'Or following another Champions League triumph and a Spanish title with Real Madrid.

Loan Arrival From Atletico Madrid

Jota, Diogo ยท Wolverhampton ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Joins Wolves on loan from Atletico Madrid and becomes an influential attacking figure in the promotion campaign.

Mรกrio Rui Joins Napoli Full-Back Group

Rui, Mรกrio ยท Naples ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Mรกrio Rui transferred from Roma to Napoli and became an option on the left side of defence and in attacking buildup.

Nuno Espirito Santo Manager Appointment

Santo, Nuno Espirito ยท Wolverhampton ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Takes charge of Wolves and introduces a tactical approach that helps drive the club toward Championship promotion.

Porto to Wolves Transfer

Neves, Ruben ยท Wolverhampton ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Moves from Porto to Wolverhampton Wanderers and becomes central to the clubโ€™s possession play and long-range shooting.

Transfer to Manchester City

Silva, Bernardo ยท Manchester ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

After a spell with Monaco, Bernardo Silva signs for Manchester City. City secured the versatile Portuguese creator after Monaco's French title and European run.

Yugoslavia Tribunal Completes Mandate

Guterres, Antonio ยท Warfare / United Nations

The International Criminal Tribunal for the former Yugoslavia closed after completing its mandate.

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