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Rafa Silva Breaks Alvalade Hearts in the 93rd Minute — Benfica Sink Sporting 2-1 to Stay in the Title Race

Rafa Silva Breaks Alvalade Hearts in the 93rd Minute — Benfica Sink Sporting 2-1 to Stay in the Title Race

Benfica came from behind in stoppage time at Alvalade, with Rafa Silva tapping in the winner in the 93rd minute from a Barreiro cut-back. Two contested penalties and a viral Mourinho gesture defined a derby that keeps Benfica in the title race.

AIMA Quietly Reopens CPLP Family Reunification Portal 72 Hours Before Lula Lands in Lisbon

AIMA Quietly Reopens CPLP Family Reunification Portal 72 Hours Before Lula Lands in Lisbon

Portugal's immigration agency reopened its online family reunification portal to CPLP residence permit holders on Saturday 18 April — three days before Brazilian President Lula arrives in Lisbon with immigration at the top of his agenda. Applications are limited to minor children for now.