Tag: portugal
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Legacy Was Once Unquestionable. Has That Changed?
While Cristiano Ronaldo's impact on both Portuguese and global football is unmistakable, a slew of disappointing performances in the last three major tournaments may...
The Winners and Losers of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
While Spain is the ultimate champion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, there are plenty more winners (and far more losers as well) from...
Football’s Place in Toronto’s Thriving Portuguese Community
We get a closer look at what makes the Portuguese community in Toronto so special.
Portugal is one of the many cultural heartbeats that...
The 2026 World Cup Round of 16: An Urban Pitch Preview
From the best kit clash to upset watch, we look ahead to what promises to be a fantastic round of 16 at the 2026...
Gonçalo Ramos: Portugal’s 2026 World Cup Unsung Hero
Portugal heads into the World Cup with one of the most talented squads in the world. And while many will focus on the will-he-won't-he-play...
A Conversation with Ricardo Neto, A Rising Star in Benfica’s Youth...
One of the top talents from Benfica's vaunted academy, we speak to Ricardo Neto about winning multiple major titles with Portugal's youth national team...
Antonio Simões Reflects on Benfica Glory, Eusébio, and the Rise of...
From winning countless titles during Benfica's golden era to making a major move to the original NASL to help kickstart soccer in the United...
Benfica vs. Sporting: A Kit Battle
Our Kit Battles series heads to Portugal, where bitter rivals Benfica and Sporting are embroiled in a tight title race. But more importantly, which...
The Best Kits From the Portugal x Nike Era
With a PUMA sponsorship putting an end to the nation's deal with Nike, we look back at the best Portugal kits from the past...
The Urban Pitch Year in Review: The Best Football Kits of...
Welcome to the 2024 Urban Pitch Year in Review, where we take a look at some of our favorite moments from the past 12...
Who Will be the Breakout Stars of EURO 2024?
EURO 2024 kicks off this week. We take a look at a handful of possible breakout stars from the highly anticipated tournament.
The jam-packed summer...
The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: EURO 2024 Edition
EURO 2024 is upon us. With the hype behind the tournament reaching its peak, we take a look at the best and worst kits...
World Cup 2030: Breaking Tradition or Growing The Game?
Hosted across six countries and three continents, the 2030 World Cup is the most ambitious of its kind that is sure to be a...
The Urban Pitch World Cup Quarterfinal Preview
Only eight teams remain at Qatar 2022. We preview all four World Cup quarterfinal matchups, breaking them down into categories ranging from best kit...
The Greatest World Cup Kits of All Time: 2022 Group H
We're finally here. The last group in our quest to identify the greatest World Cup kits worn by every nation competing in Qatar, we...
EURO 2022 Preview: Who and What to Watch For in the...
With the highly anticipated tournament set to kick off next week, we preview the 2022 EUROs — from the teams to watch to the...
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly: Euro 2020 Kit Edition
With Euro 2020 (2021?) delayed until next summer and the new club season starting soon, the world's kit manufacturers finally dropped the last of...
Art of the Game: Andre Chioté Brings an Architect’s Eye to...
With the precision of an architect and creative freedom of an illustrator, Andre Chioté boldly melds two separate yet related fields together in his...
The Five Most Unforgettable Moments From World Cup 2018
With the drama-laden World Cup 2018 coming to a close yesterday, we look back at five of the most unforgettable moments from the chaotic,...
An Up-Close Look at the Winner of the Urban Pitch World...
After a series of closely-contested voting rounds, the fans ultimately crowned Germany as the best kit in the upcoming 2018 World Cup. Thanks to...
