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Riga FC takes two Portuguese players to Kaunas

Dia de Jogo — jornal desportivo29 August 2026 at 20:15

Riga FC, a club from Latvia, will take two Portuguese players to the city of Kaunas, in Lithuania. The players are Samuel Pedro and Paulo Eduardo. The trip takes place as part of the league phase of the UEFA Europa Conference League. In the league phase, 36 teams participate, each playing eight games, all integrated into a single standings table. This league phase structure replaces the former group stage format in the competition.

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