Portugal appoint new boss
July 11, 2008
Sir Alex Ferguson has lost his second hand man Carlos Queiroz to Portugal. Carlos has signed for Portugal and is already looking ahead to the world cup.
Carlos spoke about his departure…
”I am very proud and honoured to be able to go back and serve my country. This is a very special position that any professional would want. The first big objective is to qualify for the World Cup in South Africa in 2010. I also want to thank Manchester United for the agreement reached, which made my return to Portugal possible.”
The Portuguese federation has labelled Carlos as one of the best coaches in Portugal and were happy to appoint him…
“Carlos Queiroz is unquestionably one of the top Portuguese coaches and was my first choice to be head coach. Although I have never worked with him because he was no longer with the national set-up when I arrived, I have followed his career with much interest. The experience he has gained in all the places he has worked will be important in helping us achieve the success we want.”
Ronaldo fires Portugal into next round
June 12, 2008
Madrid president was probably watching as Cristiano Ronaldo piled on more pounds on to his transfer fee. They are talking £70-80m pounds, the way he is playing its more like £85-90m now. Ronaldo scored one and set up two as Portugal qualified for the quarters.
Portugal take lead…
Portugal started well and got an early goal. After some great one touch football Ronaldo ran after a ball in the box, Cech was out and got a foot to the ball. He could not get hold of the ball though and it ended up with Deco who scrambled the ball home to give Portugal the lead.
Czech’s fight back…
Many though the goal would mean an easy Portugal win, it wasn’t to be so easy as just 9 minutes after Deco scored the Czech’s hit back. A Plasil cross-found the on rushing Sionko to head in the leveller. Portugal could not defend corners and had numerous problems throughout the match.
Portugal regains control…
Ronaldo and Cech had a great battle with the goalkeeper making three fine saves to deny the Man Utd star. Until the 64th minute when Ronaldo found Deco on the right-hand side. He went past the fullback and squared the ball to “that boy Ronaldo” whose shot went flying into the bottom corner. 2-1 and Portugal were in total control. As they did in the first game, they killed off their opponents in injury time. Czech flew everyone up as they pressed for an equaliser. As they did that Portugal broke and a long ball found Ronaldo who ran towards Petr Cech. He could have scored on his own but with his teammate Quaresma trying to make an impression he coolly passed the ball past Cech to give Quaresma the easiest of tap-ins.
Ronaldo proved how good he and his team were and Portugal are the first team in the Quarter-finals.
Chelsea’s chase for a manager hots up
June 11, 2008
Big Phil Scolari has become the hot favourite to take over Chelsea after declaring he is ready to move away from Portuguese football.
Scolari said…
‘For the atmosphere, for the love of Portugal, it will be difficult to leave, but I’m a professional and I have lived everywhere in the world. I am ready to live in a different country. ‘I have a contract with the Portuguese Federation and I will fulfill that. Afterwards, we will see what happens.’
Chelsea know that if they want Scolari then they will have to wait till after Euro 2008 meaning possible transfer targets could be gone by the time he gets there. It is a big risk but would it be worth it? Phil has some great attributes and as a manger there isn’t better around. He has made Portugal one of the best European teams in the world and is trying to lead them to Euro glory now.
If Scolari does go he will be expected to win the League and the Champions League probably an FA Cup and maybe even a League Cup. I wonder if he would still keep his job after that?
Portugal ease to victory
June 8, 2008
Portugal put in a convincing display to defeat Turkey comfortable, the Portuguese who were led by Cristiano Ronaldo eased past the Turkish side 2-0 with goals from Pepe and Meireles.
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