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Portugal surprised by Israel as it fails to avoid third defeat at European volleyball championship
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Portugal surprised by Israel as it fails to avoid third defeat at European volleyball championship

SAPO Notícias13 September 2026 at 17:16

Portugal suffered a surprising defeat to Israel at the European Volleyball Championship. The National Team lost in Sofia, capital of Bulgaria, by 3-2. This was Portugal's third defeat in the competition, showing difficulties in competing in the European tournament. The result against Israel represents a surprise in the Portuguese team's results in the championship.

Why this matters

This result directly affects Portugal's chances of advancing in the European Championship, representing the third defeat in four games. Portuguese volleyball fans follow with concern the performance of the National Team, which continues to be unable to reverse the negative trend in the competition.

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