It has been a glorious 2025 for Portugal and Paris St-Germain midfielder Vitinha. The 25-year-old was integral for his club side as they won a treble including a maiden Champions League title. He then helped Portugal win the Nations League, scoring in the shootout as they beat Spain on penalties in the final. To cap off a successful spells, he was voted as the third best player in the world behind Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal at the Ballon d'Or ceremony.
Portugal has rapidly climbed the ranks of global dream destinations for expats, retirees, and digital nomads seeking sun, surf, historic charm, and an affordable European lifestyle. Its laid-back pace, beautiful coastlines, and relatively low cost of living make it appear like the perfect place to build a new life abroad. However, behind the Instagram-perfect images of tiled streets and sunset wine pours lie realities that few newcomers anticipate before arriving.
If you were a US-dwelling American in the year 2025, there's a very good chance that you would also want to emigrate. But why Portugal specifically? Expatsi, a company that helps Americans move abroad, published the results of a test that matches users to various countries. And Portugal came out on top. Should I take the test? Not really.
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The U.S. Soccer Federation is finalizing details for the United States to play Portugal in a friendly in March, with Atlanta's Mercedes-Benz Stadium the likely venue, multiple sources with knowledge of the discussions told ESPN. The match, if held, would see Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo play in the U.S. for the first time since 2014 when he was here as part of Real Madrid's tour of the U.S.
U.S. winemakers have something to celebrate: the corks they're popping aren't subject to tariffs. Cork comes from the spongy bark of the cork oak tree, which is primarily grown and harvested in the Mediterranean basin. The framework trade agreement between the United States and the European Union singled out the material as an "unavailable natural product." So as of Sept. 1, cork joined a handful of other items, including airplanes and generic pharmaceuticals, that are exempt from a 15% U.S. tariff on most EU products.
"One of the most important questions to ask yourself is: Is this a forever move, or just a chapter?" Colleen Showalter emphasizes the significance of understanding the intention behind relocation.
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