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2024 in Portugal

Explore 19 historical events and records for Portugal in 2024.

Historical records for Portugal in 2024

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January

Roma Departure

Mourinho, Jose ยท Rome ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Leaves Roma after the club ends his tenure during his third season.

May

FA Cup Winner

Dalot, Diogo ยท London ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Diogo Dalot kept his defensive discipline and supported counterattacks against City as Manchester United defeated Manchester City 2-1 in the 2024 FA Cup final at Wembley.

FA Cup Winner

Fernandes, Bruno ยท London ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Bruno Fernandes captained United and laid on the assist for Mainoo's winning goal as Manchester United defeated Manchester City 2-1 in the 2024 FA Cup final at Wembley.

June

Fenerbahce Appointment

Mourinho, Jose ยท Istanbul ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Signs as Fenerbahce head coach before the 2024-25 season.

July

Lugano Champions League Qualifier Victory

Mourinho, Jose ยท Lugano ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Fenerbahce win 4-3 away to Lugano in the first leg of a Champions League qualifier.

August

Turkish Super Lig Debut

Mourinho, Jose ยท Istanbul ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Wins his first Turkish Super Lig match as Fenerbahce manager against Adana Demirspor.

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Al Hilal Arrival

Cancelo, Joao ยท Riyadh ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

The 2024 move from Manchester City to Al Hilal brought Joao Cancelo into the Saudi top flight. The versatile full-back joined following loan spells with Bayern Munich and Barcelona.

Al Ittihad Arrival

Pereira, Danilo ยท Jeddah ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Al Ittihad recruited Danilo Pereira from Paris Saint-Germain in 2024 as part of its first-team planning. The Portugal international provided defensive and midfield versatility following his time in France.

Al Shabab Arrival

Podence, Daniel ยท Riyadh ยท Winger ยท Sport / Football

Al Shabab recruited Daniel Podence from Wolverhampton Wanderers in 2024 as part of its first-team planning. The Portuguese winger moved after spells with Wolves and Olympiacos.

Benfica Academy Midfield Emergence

Neves, Joรฃo ยท Lisbon ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Establishes himself in Benfica's first team with intelligent midfield positioning before a 2024 move to Paris Saint-Germain.

Chelsea Portuguese Defender Recruitment

Veiga, Renato ยท London ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Joins Chelsea from Basel in 2024 as a versatile defender able to operate at centre-back, left-back or defensive midfield.

Nine Hundredth Senior Career Goal

Ronaldo, Cristiano ยท Lisbon ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Ronaldo scored against Croatia in a UEFA Nations League fixture to reach 900 senior career goals for his clubs and Portugal.

Nottingham Forest Portuguese Attacker Arrival

Silva, Jota ยท Nottingham ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Joins Nottingham Forest from Vitรณria de Guimarรฃes in 2024 and adds direct running and forward-line flexibility to their Premier League squad.

Nuno First Full Calendar Year in Charge

Espรญrito Santo, Nuno ยท Nottingham ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Nuno Espรญrito Santo continued managing Nottingham Forest through 2024 after his appointment in December 2023. His work focused on defensive organisation and establishing a stable Premier League side.

Portugal Sixth European Championship Campaign

Ronaldo, Cristiano ยท Germany ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Ronaldo appeared at Euro 2024, becoming the first man to take part in six European Championship final tournaments.

Record Saudi League Thirty-Five Goal Season

Ronaldo, Cristiano ยท Riyadh ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Ronaldo completed the 2023-24 Saudi Pro League season with 35 goals, setting a new single-season competition scoring record at the time.

Sporting 2024 Title Coaching Success

Amorim, Rรบben ยท Lisbon ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Guides Sporting CP to the 2023-24 Portuguese league championship using an assertive wing-back system and a prolific centre-forward.

Transfer to Paris Saint-Germain

Neves, Joao ยท Paris ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Joao Neves joins Paris Saint-Germain from Benfica. The French club brought in Benfica's teenage midfielder to add energy and technical security to central areas.

Wolves Portuguese Winger Signing

Gomes, Rodrigo ยท Wolverhampton ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Moves to Wolverhampton Wanderers from Braga in 2024 to add pace and versatility to the team's attacking wide positions.

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