João Palhinha Explained

João Palhinha
Full Name:João Maria Lobo Alves Palhares Costa Palhinha Gonçalves[1]
Birth Date:9 July 1995[2]
Birth Place:Lisbon, Portugal
Height:1.90 m
Position:Defensive midfielder
Currentclub:Bayern Munich
Clubnumber:16
Youthyears1:2008–2009
Youthclubs1:Alta de Lisboa
Youthyears2:2009–2012
Youthclubs2:Sacavenense
Youthyears3:2012–2014
Youthclubs3:Sporting CP
Years1:2014–2017
Caps1:21
Goals1:1
Years2:2015–2016
Clubs2:→ Moreirense (loan)
Caps2:29
Goals2:0
Years3:2016–2022
Caps3:72
Goals3:4
Years4:2016–2017
Clubs4:→ Belenenses (loan)
Caps4:13
Goals4:1
Years5:2018–2020
Clubs5:→ Braga (loan)
Caps5:50
Goals5:4
Years6:2022–2024
Caps6:68
Goals6:7
Years7:2024–
Caps7:8
Goals7:0
Nationalyears1:2013
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2013−2014
Nationalcaps2:14
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2015
Nationalcaps3:2
Nationalgoals3:0
Nationalyears4:2021−
Nationalcaps4:33
Nationalgoals4:2
Club-Update:16:24, 9 November 2024 (UTC)
Nationalteam-Update:20:40, 15 October 2024 (UTC)

João Maria Lobo Alves Palhares Costa Palhinha Gonçalves (pronounced as /pt/; born 9 July 1995) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a defensive midfielder for Bundesliga club Bayern Munich and the Portugal national team.

He came through at Sporting CP, first appearing with the first team in 2017 and also having loans at Moreirense, Belenenses and Braga. After returning in 2020, he became a starter, notably winning the 2020–21 Primeira Liga and back-to-back Taças da Liga in 2021 and 2022. In July 2022, he was signed by Premier League side Fulham for £20 million, spending two seasons with the club and helping them achieve mid-table finishes in both. He joined Bayern Munich in July 2024.

A former Portugal youth international, finishing second at the 2014 European Under-19 Championship, Palhinha made his full debut in 2021 and was part of the squads at the 2022 World Cup and two European Championships.

Club career

Sporting CP

2012–15: Early career

Born in Lisbon, Palhinha joined local Sporting CP's youth system in 2012, aged 17.[3] He played his first game as a professional with the B team, coming on as a late substitute for fellow youth graduate Iuri Medeiros in a 3−2 home win against Portimonense in the Segunda Liga, on 3 February 2014;[4] it was one of only two appearances during the season.

Still in the second division, Palhinha scored his first senior goal on 4 April 2015, his header contributing to a 3−1 home victory over Leixões.[5]

2015–20: Various loans and short return

From July 2015 to January 2017, Palhinha was loaned to Primeira Liga sides Moreirense[6] and Belenenses, respectively,[7] making his debut in the competition whilst with the former in a 0−2 home loss to Arouca where he played 22 minutes from the bench.[8] [9] He scored for the first time while at the service of the latter, against Vitória de Guimarães (1−1 away draw, 90 minutes played).[10]

Subsequently, returning to the Estádio José Alvalade,[11] Palhinha made his competitive debut with the first team on 21 January 2017, starting in a 2−2 draw at Marítimo.[12] He scored his first goals for them on 12 October, netting twice in a 4–2 away win over Oleiros in the Taça de Portugal.[13]

Palhinha spent the following two seasons on loan to Braga.[14] He appeared in 76 competitive matches during his spell,[15] winning the 2019–20 edition of the Taça da Liga and helping to a third-place finish in the same season,[16] notably scoring the game's only goal against Benfica for the club's first win at that opposition in 65 years.[17]

2020–22: Breakthrough and departure

Having returned from his loan at Braga, Palhinha wanted to play in a different league, and thus started the 2020–21 campaign training on his own in the midst of negotiations with Al Nassr and CSKA Moscow.[18] [19] However, after a move failed to materialise, due to Braga possessing a loan clause that required 15% of a future transfer, Sporting felt that the proposals they received were low, leading him to be reinstated in the main squad by his former manager at Braga Rúben Amorim, who chose him as their main defensive midfielder, causing him to renew his contract until 2025.[20] [21] He missed the first month after contracting COVID-19,[22] but recovered to make his return on 17 October starting in the 2–2 home draw with rivals Porto.[23]

On 26 January 2021, Palhinha was suspended for the Lisbon derby against Benfica for accumulation of yellow cards, after being booked in the previous round against Boavista. However, he filed a precautionary measure with the Central Administrative Court of the South, leading him to feature off the bench in the 1–0 win on 1 February. Shortly after, the Court of Arbitration for Sport annulled the automatic sanction of the punishment but did not remove the booking based on the admission of referee Fábio Veríssimo that he had made a mistake, and ended the season without serving the ban. The Portuguese Football Federation took the case to CACS, and the latter's appeal was ultimately accepted given the "absence of CAS jurisdiction to assess and decide on the issue of committing the foreseen infraction", revoking the annulment; the decision was confirmed by the Portuguese Supreme Administrative Court after an appeal filed by Palhinha, who unanimously decided that this body lacked jurisdiction.[24] [25] [26] [27]

Palhinha scored his first goal for Sporting on 15 February 2021, in a 2–0 home defeat of Paços de Ferreira.[28] Over the following months, he proved to be an influential midfield figure, establishing himself as a ball winner and registering the most tackles for the league campaign at 185.[29] He would contribute 32 appearances as the club won the domestic league for the first time in 19 years,[30] [31] being consequently named in the Primeira Liga Team of the Year alongside five of his teammates.[31]

In 2021–22, still under Amorim, Palhinha began facing stiff competition from newly signed Manuel Ugarte, with various injury issues limiting his time and his tackles also reduced compared to the previous season.[32] [33] He later attributed this decline in tackles to the refereeing in Portugal, stating that "in Portugal he felt he couldn't make a tackle, every touch was a yellow card".[34] In total, he played 95 official games during his spell, scoring seven times and winning a national championship, two League Cups and a Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira.[35]

Fulham

On 4 July 2022, Palhinha signed a five-year contract with Fulham for £20 million.[36] [37] He made his Premier League debut on 6 August, playing the entire 2–2 home draw against Liverpool.[38] He scored his first goal 14 days later, helping the hosts to beat Brentford 3–2.[39] He was his team's Player of the Season with 68% of the votes, to runner-up Bernd Leno's 17%;[40] he also managed to lead all players in tackles, with a total of 147.[41]

On 26 August 2023, Palhinha scored a late equaliser in a 2–2 away draw against Arsenal.[42] On the summer transfer deadline day, he had his medical tests in Germany ahead of a €65 million transfer to Bayern Munich, yet the deal collapsed as Fulham failed to find a replacement before the window shut;[43] on 14 September, he agreed to a new contract until 2028, with an option to extend a further year.[44] He again was the player with the most tackles for the campaign, at 154.[45]

Bayern Munich

On 11 July 2024, Palhinha joined Bayern Munich on a four-year deal for €51 million, plus €5 million in add-ons, potentially taking the overall fee to €56 million (£47.4 million).[46] [47] [48] [49] He made his official debut on 16 August, as a substitute in a 4–0 win against SSV Ulm in the first round of the DFB-Pokal.[50]

International career

Palhinha represented Portugal at under-18,[51] under-19[52] and under-20 levels.[53] He participated in the 2014 UEFA European Under-19 Championship, where his team finished second.[54]

In March 2021, Palhinha was called up to the full side for the first time, for 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Azerbaijan, Luxembourg and Serbia.[55] He won his first cap in the match with the first adversary, replacing Rúben Neves late into the 1–0 victory in Turin.[56] He scored his first goal in the same phase, closing the 3–1 away win over Luxembourg.[57]

Being selected for UEFA Euro 2020,[58] Palhinha appeared against France in the group stage (2–2)[59] and Belgium in the round of 16 (1–0 loss).[60] In November 2022, he was named in the final squad for the World Cup finals in Qatar,[61] playing all three group-phase matches[62] [63] [64] in an eventual quarter-final exit to Morocco.[65]

Palhinha also made a 26-man squad for Euro 2024.[66] After not featuring in Portugal's opening match against the Czech Republic, he started in the 3–0 victory over Turkey, being substituted by Neves at half-time.[67] [68] He made a further three appearances for the quarter-finalists.[69] [70] [71]

Player profile

Style of play

Palhinha is known for his defensive positioning, stamina and tackling.[72] [73] [74] Described as an astute ball-winning midfielder, he is especially aggressive in stopping counter-attacks early by lunging into challenges, often preferring slide tackles in order to maximise his radius. A physical and tall player, his height helps him dominate aerial duels and his strength allows him to hold off opponents when dribbling. His ability to break up opposition play, distribute the ball efficiently, and contribute defensively and offensively, as led him to be described as a complete midfielder.[75] [76] [77] [78]

Palhinha usually stays back and covers the back line, with a largely defensive role. He sits in front of the back four, breaking up opposition play as well as acting as the focal point to his team own build-up – playing the ball diagonally into the channels for the side's marauding full-backs and wingers. He was also noted for his strong vocal leadership, serving as a pillar of support while fostering team cohesion and providing essential guidance with clear vocal commands and precise hand gestures.[79] [80] [75] [34]

During his spell at Fulham, Palhinha registered a passing average of 81.5%, his presence helping his team in transition, timing his challenges to secure possession while enabling counter-attacks. He consistently ranked among the Premier League's top players for tackles, interceptions and duels won. In addition, he was the third player to be given 13 or more yellow cards in two separate campaigns, after Olivier Dacourt (1998–99, 2000–01) and Robbie Savage (2001–02, 2003–04).[81] [82] [34]

Reception

Many pundits consider Palhinha to be one of the best defensive midfielders in world football, with former player Rio Ferdinand being impressed with his first season at Fulham stating that he had "been sensational" [...] and a team "need someone like that in front of a defender".[83] His teammate at that club Tom Cairney branded him as "one of the best [players] he had ever seen off the ball, in terms of getting back, recovering and trying to win back the ball.[84]

In March 2023, Fulham manager Marco Silva stated that Palhinha "was an important player in so many moments of the game as well as at set-pieces, due to covering many spaces and allowing the other midfielders to create more freedom."[79] His Portugal coach Roberto Martínez claimed that he had brought balance to his team due to his hard work without the ball, quick ball recovery and transitions, as well as for giving time and space with the ball to other players.[85]

Personal life

Palhinha married singer Patrícia Palhares in 2021,[86] with the couple fathering son João Maria (born October 2022).[81] They separated in September 2024, while she was already expecting a second child.[87]

Career statistics

Club

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Sporting CP B2013–14Segunda Liga20————20
2014–15Segunda Liga171————171
2016–17LigaPro10————10
2017–18LigaPro10————10
Total211————211
Sporting CP2016–17Primeira Liga110000000—110
2017–18Primeira Liga2022003[88] 0—72
2020–21Primeira Liga321313000—382
2021–22Primeira Liga27320306010393
Total72473609010957
Moreirense (loan)2015–16Primeira Liga2900000——290
Belenenses (loan)2016–17Primeira Liga1311040——181
Braga (loan)2018–19Primeira Liga2326030——322
2019–20Primeira Liga2722041111—444
Total5048071111—766
Fulham2022–23Premier League3535100——404
2023–24Premier League3341050——394
Total6876150——798
Bayern Munich2024–25Bundesliga8020—3000130
Career total261172442212311033123

International

[89]

Appearances and goals by national team and year!National team!!Year!!Apps!!Goals
Portugal2021122
202260
202360
202490
Total332

Portugal score listed first, score column indicates score after each Palhinha goal.[89]

List of international goals scored by João Palhinha
scope=colNo.scope=colDatescope=colVenuescope=colCapscope=colOpponentscope=colScorescope=colResultscope=colCompetition
1 30 March 2021 Stade Josy Barthel, Luxembourg City, Luxembourg 3 3–1 3–1 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification
2 12 October 2021 Estádio Algarve, Loulé/Faro, Portugal 10 4–0 5–0

Honours

Braga

2019–20[90]

Sporting CP

2020–21[30]

2021[93]

Individual

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Palhinha. Liga Portuguesa de Futebol Profissional. pt. 28 August 2023.
  2. Web site: João Palhinha. Mais Futebol. pt. 31 March 2020.
  3. News: Júnior Palhinha assina contrato com o Sporting. Junior Palhinha signs contract with Sporting. Record. pt. 27 November 2012. 4 July 2022.
  4. News: Sporting B-Portimonense, 3−2: Leões voltam aos triunfos. Sporting B-Portimonense, 3−2: Lions return to winning ways. Record. pt. 3 February 2014. 3 August 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924152927/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/nacional/liga-honra/detalhe/sporting-b-portimonense-3-2-leoes-voltam-aos-triunfos-866263.html. 24 September 2015.
  5. News: Sporting B-Leixões, 3−1: Quarto triunfo seguido para os leões. Sporting B-Leixões, 3−1: Fourth win in a row for the lions. Record. pt. 4 April 2015. 3 August 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150924152922/http://www.record.xl.pt/futebol/nacional/liga-honra/detalhe/sporting-b-leixoes-3-1-quarto-triunfo-seguido-para-os-leoes-940703.html. 24 September 2015.
  6. News: Sporting empresta Palhinha ao Moreirense. Sporting loan Palhinha to Moreirense. O Jogo. pt. 12 August 2015. 28 August 2017.
  7. Web site: Sporting: João Palhinha emprestado ao Belenenses. Sporting: João Palhinha loaned to Belenenses. Mais Futebol. Maria. Gomes de Andrade. pt. 9 August 2016. 28 August 2017.
  8. News: Arouca estreia-se na I Liga triunfo em casa do Moreirense. Arouca make I League debut with win at Moreirense. Diário de Notícias. pt. 16 August 2015. 26 April 2022.
  9. News: João Palhinha direto à estreia. João Palhinha headed straight for debut. Record. pt. 17 August 2015. 26 April 2022.
  10. Web site: Vitória de Guimarães e Belenenses dividem pontos. Vitória de Guimarães and Belenenses share points. Portuguese Football Federation. pt. 17 September 2016. 28 August 2017.
  11. News: Palhinha: "Regresso agora a casa". Palhinha: "I return home now". Record. Luís. Miroto Simões. pt. 4 January 2017. 28 August 2017.
  12. Web site: Leão agrava crise. Lion worsens crisis. Rádio Renascença. Carlos. Calaveiras. pt. 21 January 2017. 28 August 2017.
  13. News: Palhinha: "Defrontámos o Oleiros tal como defrontámos o Barcelona ou o FC Porto". Palhinha: "We played Oleiros like we played Barcelona or FC Porto". O Jogo. pt. 12 October 2017. 13 October 2017.
  14. News: Palhinha emprestado ao Sp. Braga até 2020. Palhinha loaned to Sp. Braga until 2020. Diário de Notícias. David. Pereira. pt. 7 August 2018. 31 August 2019.
  15. News: Sporting vai resistindo às propostas por Palhinha: confira o ponto da situação. Sporting resist offers for Palhinha as they can: here's how it stands. O Jogo. Duarte. Tornesi. Rafael. Toucedo. pt. 17 August 2020. 15 September 2020.
  16. Web site: Sp. Braga-FC Porto, 2–1 (crónica). Sp. Braga-FC Porto, 2–1 (match report). Mais Futebol. Bruno José. Ferreira. pt. 25 July 2020. 15 September 2020.
  17. News: Golo de João Palhinha quebra jejum de 65 anos frente ao Benfica. João Palhinha goal breaks 65-year fast against Benfica. Jornal de Notícias. pt. 15 February 2020. 15 September 2020.
  18. News: João Palhinha reintegrado no plantel do Sporting: conheça os motivos. João Palhinha reinstated in Sporting's squad: know the reasons. Record. pt. 2 September 2020. 13 October 2021.
  19. News: CSKA Moscovo prepara novo ataque a Palhinha. CSKA Moscow with new offensive for Palhinha. Record. João. Soares Ribeiro. Vítor. Almeida Gonçalves. pt. 24 September 2020. 13 October 2021.
  20. Web site: Who is Joao Palhinha? Ronaldo's friend linked with Man Utd. Football Transfers. Martin. Macdonald. 23 February 2022. 18 July 2024.
  21. Web site: Palhinha sair por 20M€ é assim tão mau negócio para o Sporting?. Is Palhinha leaving for 20M€ such a bad deal for Sporting?. Fair Play. José Nuno. Queirós. pt. 13 June 2022. 18 July 2024.
  22. News: Treinou à parte, esteve com um pé fora, ficou e renovou contrato: João Palhinha prolonga ligação com o Sporting até 2025. He trained on his own, was all but out, stayed and renewed contract: João Palhinha extends link to Sporting until 2025. Observador. Bruno. Roseiro. pt. 14 October 2020. 18 July 2024.
  23. Web site: Sporting 2–2 FC Porto: Palhinha agradado com recuperação, Corona desiludido com empate. Sporting 2–2 FC Porto: Palhinha pleased with recovery, Corona disappointed with draw. SAPO. pt. 17 October 2020. 30 September 2024.
  24. Web site: Sporting vai pedir despenalização de João Palhinha. Sporting will ask that João Palhinha be depenalised. SIC Notícias. pt. 27 January 2021. 18 July 2024.
  25. Web site: CD abre inquérito ao Sporting no caso Palhinha após queixa do Benfica. DC open enquiry on Sporting in Palhinha affair after Benfica complaint. Notícias ao Minuto. pt. 12 February 2021. 18 July 2024.
  26. News: Constitucional julga improcedente recurso de João Palhinha. Constitutional deems João Palhinha appeal unfounded. Jornal de Notícias. pt. 28 September 2023. 18 July 2024.
  27. News: Lembra-se do amarelo a João Palhinha? Tribunal Constitucional rejeitou recurso do jogador para não abrir "uma verdadeira caixa de Pandora". Do you remember yellow to João Palhinha? Constitutional Court rejected appeal from player lest "a real Pandora's box is opened". Expresso. pt. 28 September 2023. 18 July 2024.
  28. News: Até na monotonia este Sporting brilha. This Sporting can even shine in dullness. Diário de Notícias. António Pedro. Pereira. pt. 15 February 2021. 19 October 2021.
  29. Web site: Who is Joao Palhinha? The ball winning Portugal star set for Fulham. Who Scored. Ben. McAleer. 3 July 2022. 18 July 2024.
  30. Web site: Sporting é campeão de Portugal ao fim de 19 anos. Sporting are champions of Portugal after 19 years. UEFA. pt. 11 May 2021. 12 May 2021.
  31. Web site: João Palhinha, do Sporting, no melhor onze da última edição da I Liga. João Palhinha, of Sporting, in the All-Star XI of I League's last edition. TSF. pt. 8 June 2021. 19 October 2021.
  32. News: Ruben Amorim: "Palhinha estava confortável e já não está". Ruben Amorim: "Palhinha was comfortable but not anymore". Jornal de Notícias. Bernardo. Monteiro. pt. 17 December 2021. 4 July 2022.
  33. News: Ugarte imprescindível no Sporting: Amorim 'agarra' uruguaio. Sporting cannot do without Ugarte: Amorim 'gets hold' of Uruguayan. Record. Filipe. Balreira. pt. 3 June 2022. 4 July 2022.
  34. Web site: Joao Palhinha: Why the Fulham midfielder's tackling is an offensive weapon for Marco Silva's side. Sky Sports. Nick. Wright. 20 March 2023. 18 October 2023.
  35. Web site: Palhinha confirma adeus ao Sporting: "Vou para a melhor Liga do mundo". Palhinha confirms Sporting goodbye: "I'm going to the best League in the world". SAPO. pt. 2 July 2022. 4 July 2022.
  36. Web site: Fulham sign Palhinha. Fulham F.C.. Geoff. Pruce. 4 July 2022. 4 July 2022.
  37. Web site: Joao Palhinha: Fulham confirm £20m signing of midfielder from Sporting Lisbon on five-year contract. Sky Sports. 4 July 2022. 4 July 2022.
  38. Web site: Fulham 2–2 Liverpool. BBC Sport. Neil. Johnston. 6 August 2022. 6 August 2022.
  39. Web site: Fulham 3–2 Brentford. BBC Sport. Mantej. Mann. 20 August 2022. 20 August 2022.
  40. Web site: Your Fulham player of the season is.... BBC Sport. 1 June 2023. 26 June 2023.
  41. Web site: 2022/23 in numbers: Which players made most tackles and blocks?. Premier League. 25 June 2023. 30 August 2023.
  42. Web site: Arsenal 2–2 Fulham: Joao Palhinha scores late equaliser as hosts' perfect start to Premier League season ended. Sky Sports. Joe. Shread. 26 August 2023. 1 September 2023.
  43. News: Fulham hold on to João Palhinha after move to Bayern Munich collapses. The Guardian. Jacob. Steinberg. 1 September 2023. 2 September 2023.
  44. Web site: Palhinha signs new deal. Fulham F.C.. Geoff. Pruce. 14 September 2023. 14 September 2023.
  45. Web site: João Palhinha had the most tackles in the Premier League this season, with 154 tackles.. Stat Muse. 23 May 2024.
  46. News: Bayern Munich agree deal to sign João Palhinha from Fulham for €56m. The Guardian. Jacob. Steinberg. 3 July 2024. 14 July 2024.
  47. Web site: Bayern sign Fulham midfielder Palhinha until 2028. BBC Sport. 11 July 2024. 14 July 2024.
  48. Web site: Palhinha joins Bayern. Fulham F.C.. Geoff. Pruce. 11 July 2024. 11 July 2024.
  49. Web site: FC Bayern sign João Palhinha. FC Bayern Munich. 11 July 2024. 11 July 2024.
  50. Web site: Bayern through to DFB Cup second round. FC Bayern Munich. 16 August 2024. 16 August 2024.
  51. Web site: Seleção sub-18 perde no Torneio Internacional de Lisboa. Under-18 national team lose in Lisbon International Tournament. Mais Futebol. pt. 21 May 2013. 22 March 2021.
  52. News: Seleção sub-19 garante apuramento para o Europeu. Under-19 national team confirm qualification for European Championships. Diário de Notícias. Rui. Frias. pt. 2 June 2014. 22 March 2021.
  53. Web site: Sub-20: Hélio Sousa chama 24 jogadores para particulares de preparação. Under-20: Hélio Sousa calls 24 players for training friendlies. Futebol 365. José. Pestana. pt. 20 March 2015. 22 March 2021.
  54. Web site: Germany secure second title in Hungary. UEFA. 2014. 16 October 2023.
  55. Web site: Sporting duo Nuno Mendes and João Palhinha called into Portugal squad as Cédric earns recall. PortuGOAL. Tom. Kundert. 16 March 2021. 22 March 2021.
  56. Web site: Portugal beat Azerbaijan 1–0 in opening World Cup qualifier. PortuGOAL. 24 March 2021. 24 March 2021.
  57. Web site: Luxembourg 1–3 Portugal. BBC Sport. 30 March 2021. 1 April 2021.
  58. Web site: Convocados de Portugal para o EURO 2020. Portugal squad for EURO 2020. UEFA. pt. 20 May 2021. 29 June 2021.
  59. Web site: Portugal 2−2 France. BBC Sport. Emma. Sanders. 23 June 2021. 28 June 2021.
  60. Web site: Belgium 1–0 Portugal: Holders dethroned by Thorgan Hazard. UEFA. 27 June 2021. 28 June 2021.
  61. Web site: Os 26 convocados de Portugal: Gonçalo Ramos, António Silva, Otávio e Matheus Nunes chamados. Portugal select 26: Gonçalo Ramos, António Silva, Otávio and Matheus Nunes called. SAPO. pt. 10 November 2022. 10 November 2022.
  62. Web site: Portugal 3−2 Ghana. BBC Sport. Shamoon. Hafez. 24 November 2022. 17 October 2023.
  63. Web site: Portugal 2−0 Uruguay. BBC Sport. Phil. McNulty. 28 November 2022. 17 October 2023.
  64. Web site: South Korea 2−1 Portugal. BBC Sport. Chris. Bevan. 2 December 2022. 17 October 2023.
  65. News: Morocco 1−0 Portugal: World Cup 2022 quarter-final – as it happened. The Guardian. Barry. Glendenning. 10 December 2022. 16 October 2023.
  66. Web site: Convocados para o Euro 2024. Euro 2024 squad. Portuguese Football Federation. pt. 21 May 2024. 1 July 2024.
  67. Web site: Turkey 0–3 Portugal. BBC Sport. Emma. Sanders. 22 June 2024. 6 July 2024.
  68. News: Cristiano Ronaldo continues to break records. Diario AS. Diego. Gorostieta. Paul. Reidy. 22 June 2024. 1 July 2024.
  69. Web site: Georgia 2–0 Portugal. BBC Sport. Adam. Millington. 26 June 2024. 6 July 2024.
  70. Web site: Portugal 0–0 Slovenia (Portugal win 3–0 on pens). BBC Sport. Emma. Sanders. 1 July 2024. 6 July 2024.
  71. Web site: Portugal 0–0 France (France win 5–3 on pens). BBC Sport. Emma. Sanders. 5 July 2024. 6 July 2024.
  72. Web site: Best Premier League Midfielders of 2022−2023. Footbalium. Sam. Barton. 30 May 2023. 17 October 2023.
  73. Web site: The top 10 Premier League defensive midfielders ranked, ft. Casemiro, Rice and Rodri. Give Me Sport. Callum. Altimas. 2 September 2023. 17 October 2023.
  74. Web site: The 25 best defensive midfielders in world football − ranked. 90 Min. 15 September 2023. 17 October 2023.
  75. Web site: Player Report — Joao Palhinha. Medium. Luke. Griffin. 20 March 2020. 18 October 2023.
  76. Web site: What João Palhinha can provide to Marco Silva's Fulham. Breaking the Line. Lebohang. Mwamuka. 4 August 2022. 18 October 2023.
  77. Web site: João Palhinha 2021/22: The Sporting CP enforcer that could be key to Wolves' midfield rebuild – scout report. Total Football Anaysis. Martin. Scott. 11 June 2023. 18 October 2023.
  78. Web site: Liverpool should sign João Palhinha from Fulham!. Homestand Sports. Albert. Vartanian. James. Sharman. 9 May 2024. 17 July 2024.
  79. Web site: Joao Palhinha: The heart in Fulham’s well-drilled machine who is attracting admiring glances. London Football Scene. Nyah. Barnett. 30 March 2023. 17 July 2024.
  80. Web site: Why João Palhinha remains the master of midfield destruction. PortuGoal. 10 July 2024. 17 July 2024.
  81. Web site: Unveiling Joao Palhinha facts: Curious tidbits. Think Football Ideas. 5 November 2023. 17 July 2024.
  82. Web site: João Palhinha: Who is Bayern's new holding midfielder?. Bundesliga. 12 July 2024. 17 July 2024.
  83. Web site: Rio Ferdinand says he loves watching Arsenal target Joao Palhinha play. TBR Football. Ben. Evans. 23 April 2023. 18 July 2024.
  84. Web site: Joao Palhinha praised BY Fulham teammate Tom Cairney amid transfer speculation – 'One of the best off the ball'. Eurosport. Nancy. Gillen. 13 January 2024. 18 July 2024.
  85. News: Roberto Martínez: "Palhinha? Há jogadores que não têm o mesmo respeito de fora...". Roberto Martínez: "Palhinha? Some players don't get the same respect from outside...". O Jogo. Francisco. Sebe. pt. 4 July 2024. 18 July 2024.
  86. Web site: Patrícia Palhares e João Palhinha já casaram!. Patrícia Palhares and João Palhinha have already married!. Televisão Independente. pt. 7 June 2021. 17 July 2024.
  87. News: João Palhinha e Patrícia Palhares já estão divorciados. João Palhinha and Patrícia Palhares are now divorced. Jornal de Notícias. Sara. Oliveira. pt. 10 October 2024. 13 October 2024.
  88. Two appearances in UEFA Champions League, one appearance in UEFA Europa League
  89. Web site: João Palhinha. EU-Football.info. 28 June 2021.
  90. Web site: Late Ricardo Horta strike wins the Taça da Liga for Braga. PortuGOAL. Richard. Cole. 25 January 2020. 15 September 2020.
  91. Web site: Sporting battle their way to League Cup glory with victory over Braga. PortuGOAL. Patrick. Ribeiro. 23 January 2021. 24 January 2021.
  92. Web site: Sporting defend their Taça da Liga title in second-half turnaround versus Benfica. PortuGOAL. Patrick. Ribeiro. 29 January 2022. 30 January 2022.
  93. Web site: Sporting CP win Supertaça with victory over SC Braga. Sporting CP. 31 July 2021. 31 July 2021.
  94. Web site: Presenting the Liga NOS Team of the Year!. Liga Portuguesa de Futebol Profissional. 9 June 2021. 10 June 2021.
  95. Web site: João wins Player of the Season!. Fulham F.C.. Geoff. Pruce. 23 June 2023. 30 August 2023.

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