Tomás Araújo misses training as Rúben Dias returns for Portugal

Tomás Araújo misses training, Rúben Dias is back

One defender down, one back. Tomás Araújo sat out Thursday's session in Palm Beach, working separately from the group (1). Rúben Dias trained normally after his own scare, he is ready for the DR Congo opener. The heat in Florida is brutal, but the squad pushed through.

Rúben Dias on Ronaldo criticism: 'He is used to it'

Rúben Dias fronted the press and did not duck the Ronaldo question. "He is used to it," Dias said flatly, dismissing the noise around his captain (2). The centre-back also revealed he has been mentoring the younger defenders, Tomás Araújo and Renato Veiga, in camp. "I try to help them understand what this stage demands" (2).

Benfica close in on Brazilian 17-year-old Gabriel Índio

Benfica are beating Napoli to a gem. Gabriel Índio, a 17-year-old centre-back from Goiás in Brazil's Série B, is close to joining the Lisbon club (4). Napoli were in the race but Benfica moved decisively. The deal is not done yet, but the structure is taking shape.

Liga Portugal boss: 'We can go to market with clear rules now'

Reinaldo Teixeira, president of Liga Portugal, welcomed the Competition Authority's positive opinion on the new audiovisual rights model. "We can now go to market with clear and effective rules" (5). This unlocks the collective selling of broadcast rights for Portuguese clubs, a long-running fight.

Liga calendar draw set for July 2

Mark it. The 2026/27 Primeira Liga and Liga Portugal 2 fixtures will be drawn on Thursday, July 2 (7). Your club's path will be mapped out while the World Cup is still raging.

Jan Virgilli wanted in Portugal, Italy, and Spain

Matteo Moretto dropped a transfer nugget: Jan Virgilli is not going to Betis, but three markets are circling, Italy, Portugal, and Spain (8). Which Portuguese club is in the mix remains unclear, but the interest is real.