Archive for the 'Portugal' Category
United States Women’s National Team Off To A Running Start At The Algarve Cup
In this important Women's World Cup year, the U.S. WNT will get in 11 solid days of training in Portugal before it opens the Algarve Cup against Japan on March 2nd.
Nani Introduced as New adidas Athlete
Read the title of this post and before you watch this video, think of what this announcement should look like. Think about Nani's profile in the global game. His role with Manchester United and Portugal and the fact that he left Nike to join adidas (that alone is it's own story). Then think about adidas' place in soccer. Their role as the leading ...
Besiktas’ Ricardo Quaresma’s Pass Against Konya Sekerspor
Sometimes Portuguese International Ricardo Quaresma with just a ridiculous skill check.......
Still only 27 years old and Sporting, Barcelona, Porto, Inter Milan, Chelsea, a return to Inter and a move this past June to Besiktas all on his resume.
Portugal v Denmark Highlights – 2012 Euro Qualifier
Nani grabs two goals in three minutes to ensure new Portugal coach Paulo Bento gets the win on his debut.
More goals after the jump.
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Former Portuguese player Paulo Bento appointed national team coach
Paulo Bento has been appointed as Portugal's national coach to replace Carlos Queiroz, who was sacked this month, the Portuguese Football Federation said today. The former Portugal international Bento, 41, coached Sporting for four seasons before resigning last year.
"Paulo Bento and the rest of the technical staff have signed a contract valid ...
SkySports Footballs Greatest: Eusebio
Eusébio da Silva Ferreira, born 25 January 1942, commonly known simply as Eusébio. As a Portuguese forward of Mozambican origin, he helped the Portuguese national team reach third place at the 1966 World Cup, and was the top goalscorer of the tournament with nine goals and was elected the European Footballer of the Year in 1965. He is ...
Carlos Queiroz Sacked By Portugal – Effective Immediately
The Portguese Football Federation has confirmed the sacking of Head Coach Carlos Queiroz, with the 57 year old in the middle of a Six Month Ban for an alleged "disruption of doping tests".
A federation statement read: "Given the recent events, and after reviewing the current situation concerning the national coach, the directorate of the FPF decided ...
Portugal vs Macedonia U-21 Highlights – Bebe’s Goal
A shock move to Manchester United, being included in their Champions League squad and capping it off with a goal for the Portugal U-21's all in the last two weeks for Bebe.
