The good, bad and barely acceptable
France finally rediscovered that winning feeling, while Montenegro are surprisingly sticking with England at the top of Group G - but who were the big losers last night in Euro 2012 qualifying? Read more
France remain in turmoil despite changes
Raymond Domenech is long gone but the French football team remain far from the force they once were after opening Euro 2012 qualifying with a shock 1-0 home loss to Belarus. Read more
Group H - Portugal set to struggle again
It's been a strange few months for Portugal - and it just got a whole lot stranger with the six-month suspension of coach Carlos Queiroz. With all the problems, they could struggle in this tricky group... Read more
Were Sporting Braga one-season wonders?
That's the question that dominates our glance at next season's Portuguese Liga, because last year's runners-up Sporting Braga are [14.5] outsiders to become the country's sixth-ever champions... Read more
Spain 1-0 Portugal - Plan B helps Spain triumph
David Villa's fourth goal of the tournament, minutes after Fernando Llorente was introduced in place of Fernando Torres', earned Spain a quarter-final clash with Paraguay. Read more
Spain's World Cup hoodoo could strike again
They've only ever been to a World Cup quarter final before, and a second round game against their European neighbours Portugal could be Spain's undoing this time around... Read more
Tuesday's tempting multiple of choice
Make the most of the last second round games with this tidy double... Read more
Spain 0-0 Portugal - half-time betting update
Portugal have done an admirable job of preventing Spain from having any real chances in the first half, while creating a couple themselves. Can the 2006 semi-finalists progress at [2.92]? Read more
Spain v Portugal: "Extra time will be needed"
Spanish Specialist Maldini hasn't been too impressed by his country's performance so far and thinks they're in for a tough test against Spain, which they'll just about come through after extra time. Read more
Spain unchanged as Portugal recall Almeida
Simao Sabrosa and Hugo Almeida have both called upon by Portugal boss Carlos Queiroz for tonight's final second round game against Spain, who stick with the team that beat Chile. Read more
Portugal 0-0 Brazil - dismal draw played out
Brazil qualify for the next round as winners after a disappointing goalless draw against Portugal... Read more
The Betfair Football £10 Bet of the Day
The five times world champions head into their final game of the group stages looking to maintain their 100 per cent record in this tournament. We fancy them to do just that... Read more
Portugal 0-0 Brazil - half-time update
Portugal are halfway to qualifying for the second round after their scrappy first 45 minutes against Brazil... Read more
Portugal set to stick rather than twist
Despite the possibility of facing Spain in the next round, Portugal have lined up rather defensively against Brazil for their final group game... Read more
Portugal v Brazil: "Group leaders to win again"
Swedish Specialist Jonas Dahlquist expects Brazil to once again end the group stage of the World Cup with a flawless record, predicting that Portugal will be forced to settle for second. Read more
Pick the minute of the first goal, win £1,000!
Portugal took 29 minutes to score against North Korea, before absolutely destroying them. How long will it take for the deadlock to be broken when they face Brazil? Guess right and you could win a grand! Read more
The Specialists enjoy a magnificent Monday
Our global group of experts who are helping you to make money betting on the World Cup produced five winning tips yesterday, earning those who backed them to £10 stakes a tidy £36.70. Read more
Portugal 7-0 North Korea - Ronaldo runs riot
Portugal produced a brilliant second half performance to sweep aside North Korea and put one foot firmly in the next round... Read more
Dahlquist correctly calls easy Portugal win
Our Group G Specialist Jonas Dahlquist is £16 better off this afternoon after tipping Portugal to defeat North Korea in a match with over 2.5 goals. Read more
Portugal will labour to North Korean victory
The last time these sides met was in 1966, when the Portuguese came out on top in a 5-3 thriller. Unfortunately, there probably won't be the same fireworks this time around... Read more










