João Iria Santos Moutinho
There were more goals and milestones for Cristiano Ronaldo as Portugal thumped New Zealand but mini-basketball was to the fore elsewhere.
Portugal thrashed New Zealand 4-0 to reach the semi-finals of the Confederations Cup, leaving star man Cristiano Ronaldo in confident mood.
Portugal made light work of Cyprus in Saturday's friendly as Joao Moutinho, Pizzi and Andre Silva gave them a 4-0 victory.
Second-half goals from Kylian Mbappe and Joao Moutinho sent Monaco five points clear at the top of Ligue 1.
Cristiano Ronaldo was on the scoresheet again as Portugal thrashed the Faroe Islands 6-0, but Andre Silva stole the show with a hat-trick.
Monaco maintained their unbeaten start to the season and proved Paris Saint-Germain are not invincible in Ligue 1 on Sunday.
Joao Moutinho is confident that European champions Portugal will go on to win further honours at major tournaments.
Portugal defender Pepe has been described by coach Fernando Santos as his "right arm" on the pitch.
Monaco have been boosted by the news that Joao Moutinho will be fit for their crucial Europa League meeting with Tottenham.
Portugal coach Fernando Santos was delighted by Joao Moutinho's influential cameo role in the Euro 2016 qualifying win over Serbia.
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