There are some players, however, who are known exclusively or much more often by just their first name. Particularly in Brazil and quite often in Portugal and also Spain.Here, a look at some notable examples from the men's game.

Liverpool star Diogo Jota will be out for at least one or two weeks in a blow to the team.The Portugal forward was in good form, scoring in a 3-1 win over Fulham at the weekend

The Sporting attacker has notched 71 goals in 164 appearances for his club and also been capped twice by Portugal, although both those caps came back in 2021The combined cost of both players could hit €160m, although that's only if their release clau

· Published: 8:53, 23 Apr 2024· Updated: 8:53, 23 Apr 2024Ruben Amorim sent a three-word message after returning from London on Monday, simply saying: "See you Saturday"

Twenty years ago it was Jose Mourinho. Now it is Ruben Amorim who appears set to move from Portugal to the Premier League with a reputation as Europe's next coaching superstar.

Liverpool hero Steve McManaman has questioned whether Ruben Amorim can handle the Anfield post.The Sporting CP coach is favourite to succeed Jurgen Klopp at the end of the season.McManaman said, "He's got a very good reputation in Portugal

Real Madrid are leading the race to sign Manchester City's 29-year-old Portugal midfielder Bernardo Silva this summer. (Star)Barcelona are set to rival Real, with the club's president Joan Laporta making Silva a top target.

Liverpool have been warned by a respected former Reds player that replacing Jurgen Klopp with Ruben Amorim is fraught with difficulties – though sources in Portugal are backing TEAMtalk claims that a move to Anfield is on the cards for the Sporting L

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