Born in Mozambique and a former coach of the South African soccer side, Portugal's Carlos Queiroz has flown to the Rainbow Nation countless times but said Sunday's flight to the World Cup finals was a unique moment and the culmination of an old dream.
Ajax were joined by Young Boys, who stunned Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 away for a 3-2 aggregate win over the Croatians, and AEK Athens who scraped a 1-1 home draw with FC Vidi after a 2-1 win in the first leg in Hungary.
Former tennis World No 1 Caroline Wozniacki was dropped from an underwear deal after the male counterpart for the brand, Cristiano Ronaldo, became too successful.
A row has broken out between Real Madrid and the Portuguese Football Federation over whether injured forward Cristiano Ronaldo should be called up for the two-legged World Cup playoff against Bosnia.
Atletico Madrid were given a big boost ahead of Saturday's Champions League final against Real Madrid in Milan with the news that coach Diego Simeone will be staying on next season. President Enrique Cerezo said on Thursday that the former Atletico player would remain at the club until at least June 2017, when his contract expires. "Simeone will stay next season," Cerezo told Spanish radio station Cadena Ser.
Images from the Champions League matches played across Europe on Wednesday.
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Benfica confirmed on Thursday they had talked to Manchester City's Swedish coach Sven-Goran Eriksson about a possible return to Portugal, the club said in a statement.
Images from football friendlies played on Wednesday.
News of all that's transpired on and off the football field
The Indian football team beat Recreativo Agueda to register its first victory, after a draw, on its tour of Portugal.
FIFA presidential candidate Luis Figo says he has no plans to quit his campaign.
In Pep Guardiola's 100th match in charge of the Manchester club, captain De Bruyne led from the front as City outclassed the Gunners, who have now suffered six home games without a win. Images from the EPL matches played on Sunday.
Twice former winners Benfica came from behind to beat the English side 2-1 to reach the last 16 of the tournament.\nA round-up of Wednesday's matches.
Manchester United must end a surprising three-match scoring drought to avoid Champions League elimination in Lisbon.
In the other pairings, English champions Manchester United will take on Greek club Olympiakos, while AC Milan take on Atletico Madrid.
Figo, who retired from playing for Portugal after Euro 2004, has been called up for the World Cup qualifier against Slovakia on June 4.
The English fan was stabbed and killed when he chased a pickpocket.
A front-page picture of David Beckham's son Romeo in floods of tears reflected England's mood after their team's extraordinary defeat by France.
The England midfielder said his defensive qualities would be more useful than Frank Lampard's attacking skills against France in Euro 2004.
A round of Wednesday night's Champions League group stage matches.
While Gareth Bale is fully expected to regain his place in the Real Madrid side when he returns from injury, team mate Isco is making the most of his chance to prove his worth on the pitch.
Two years on from their defeat by Real Madrid in the Champions League final, Atletico Madrid are back on the same stage against the same rival - wiser and determined not to be haunted by the memories of Lisbon.
The 42-year-old awarded the last three missed penalties in European Championship finals matches.
Some of the best midfielders in the world will cross swords when the two teams meet on Sunday.
No less than nine French players play in the English premier league and many will be in direct opposition to club team mates.
Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari was finally able to assemble his entire Euro 2004 squad for a training session on Monday.
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