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Portugal plays bigger than its size — in both politics and soccer

How a small nation became a diplomatic superpower.

Published July 2, 2026, 9:15 PM
Updated July 2, 2026, 9:50 PM762
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Portugal plays bigger than its size — in both politics and soccer

How a small nation became a diplomatic superpower.

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