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• Portugal Offering an Escape Route for Troubled Keeper Henrique Hilario
• By Jeremy Cross 15/3/2010 2:28 AM GMT
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• Chelsea supporters may not have much confidence in Henrique Hilario, but it seems their feelings are not shared by Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz. And, when it comes to being popular, it is a safe ... More »
• Worry for Portugal as Deco is Unsettled by Life in the Chelsea Shadows
• By Jeremy Cross 08/3/2010 5:15 AM GMT
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• All managers are different, but one thing unites and that is the fact they all want their leading players to be happy. Portugal's Carlos Queiroz is no different in this respect and, while never ... More »
• Portugal Finishing and Quality of Opposition Pose World Cup Problems
• By Ian Whittell 05/3/2010 3:42 AM GMT
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• A sixth straight victory, a clean sheet, Cristiano Ronaldo back in the international fold after injury; life must be sweet for Portugal as they prepare for the World Cup and their tough qualifying ... More »
• Pedro Mendes Grateful for a Chance in Portugal's Puzzling Friendlies
• By Jeremy Cross 02/3/2010 4:54 AM GMT
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• Carlos Queiroz appears to be on a hiding to nothing when Portugal host China in an international friendly in Lisbon. Considering Portugal's tough qualification campaign for the World Cup in South ... More »
• Ricardo Quaresma is Destined for Finals Despite Problems at Inter Milan
• By Jeremy Cross 17/2/2010 6:50 AM GMT
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• World Cup coaches are virtually united in their insistence that players will have to be playing regular first-team football if they want to figure in their thinking for the Finals. So it comes as a ... More »
• Carlos Queiroz Insists Portugal Will Not be Scared of the Brazilians
• By Jeremy Cross 23/12/2009 9:24 AM GMT
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• Carlos Queiroz apparently thinks mind games represent his best chance of beating Brazil in the World Cup. Queiroz's Portugal side have been drawn alongside the tournament favourites and five-time ... More »
• Portugal Finally Receive a World Cup Boost from Pedro Mendes
• By Jeremy Cross 21/12/2009 5:40 AM GMT
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• Good news has been in short supply for Carlos Queiroz of late, but Pedro Mendes is about to hand the Portugal manager a welcome boost. Queiroz might not be admitting it, but he knows his side face a ... More »
• Portugal Expects as Carlos Queiroz Piles the Pressure on Cristiano Ronaldo
• By Jeremy Cross 18/12/2009 4:40 AM GMT
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• If Cristiano Ronaldo wasn't already feeling the weight of expectation on his shoulders, he is now. The World Cup in South Africa is still six months away but the whole of Portugal anticipates great ... More »
• Eusebio: A True Legend Who Says Goodison Park is a Special Place
• By Phil Ascough 17/12/2009 6:00 AM GMT
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• Algeria, Cameroon and Nigeria have all made Africa's mark on the history of the World Cup, but none as indelibly as Eusebio, arguably that continent's finest footballing export. Born in Mozambique ... More »
• Final Verdict on Pepe is a Major Setback for Portugal's Plans
• By Jeremy Cross 15/12/2009 7:23 AM GMT
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• Carlos Queiroz is one of the highest paid managers in the world, but no amount of money can insulate him from the bad luck that wrecked his World Cup planning. News that Portugal defender Pepe will ...
• Carlos Queiroz Builds Up Portugal's Group Rivals
• By Jeremy Cross 11/12/2009 8:10 AM GMT
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• After listening to Carlos Queiroz heap praise on Brazil, Portugal supporters may be hoping their side don't now find themselves in the position of having to beat the World Cup favourites to qualify ... More »
• Ricardo Carvalho Knows Early Exit is Not an Option
• By Jeremy Cross 09/12/2009 6:03 AM GMT
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• Ricardo Carvalho insists the fear of failure will drive Portugal to success in next summer's World Cup. Carlos Queiroz's side have the most expensive player in the world in their ranks in the shape ... More »
• Portugal Must Start Group in Style, Warns Ronaldo
• By Jeremy Cross 07/12/2009 7:19 AM GMT
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• Cristiano Ronaldo believes there are no weak links in Group G and insists Portugal must hit the ground running if Carlos Queiroz's side are to fulfil their potential and enjoy a successful World Cup. ... More »
• The Words Nani May Not Want to Hear
• By Jeremy Cross 01/12/2009 7:43 AM GMT
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• Most players would be delighted to hear that Sir Alex Ferguson has no intention of selling them, but Nani is the exception to the rule. The Manchester United winger has cut a frustrated figure at ... More »
• Portugal Preview: Cristiano Ronaldo's Fitness the Key to Success
• By Simon Redfern 30/11/2009 10:41 AM GMT
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• Fifa must have breathed a sigh of relief when Portugal won their European zone play-off with Bosnia-Herzegovina in November. Staging the world's best football tournament without one of the world's ... More »