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Lisbon

American  
[liz-buhn] / ˈlɪz bən /

noun

  1. a seaport in and the capital of Portugal, in the SW part, on the Tagus estuary.

Lisbon British  
/ ˈlɪzbən /

noun

  1. Portuguese name: Lisboa.  the capital and chief port of Portugal, in the southwest on the Tagus estuary: became capital in 1256; subject to earthquakes and severely damaged in 1755; university (1911). Pop: 1 892 891 (2001)

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Lisbon Cultural  

  1. Capital of Portugal and largest city in the country, located in western Portugal on the Tagus River where it broadens to enter the Atlantic Ocean; a major port, and Portugal's political, economic, and cultural center.

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Because Lisbon was a neutral city, it became a center for international political activity during World War II.

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In the cobblestoned streets of Lisbon, so many Americans are snapping up apartments that the newest arrivals complain they mostly hear their own language—not Portuguese.

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Should they progress then Mbappe will be eyeing the round of 16 clash against Manchester City or Sporting Lisbon, with the first leg set for March 10 or 11.

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Their next opponents -- who will either be Manchester City once again or Sporting Lisbon -- have been warned.

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After a difficult first season following his move from Sporting Lisbon, Gyokeres' goals were as cathartic for the Sweden striker as Eze's were for him.

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Vinicius had just scored the only goal of the game in the 50th minute when he provoked the ire of Benfica fans, and some players, by celebrating in front of the home crowd in Lisbon.

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