The American influence in Portuguese football a new frontier for Primeira Liga

Portuguese football is all about passion, strategy and excellence. But today a new wave is sweeping across the Primeira Liga and it’s coming from an unexpected source — American investors and players.

In an era where globalisation touches every aspect of sport, the American influence in Portuguese football is carving out a new frontier, on and off the pitch. 

A new kind of investment

Over the last decade European football has seen a steady increase in foreign ownership and Portugal is no exception.