National Team Podcast # 4
We look back at Portugal’s game against the USA. Another disappointing performance, but who’s really to blame? We offer our opinions and are all in consensus as to who the blame should fall on. We also look at failed tactics, faulty game plan among other things. While we tried to keep it upbeat, and positive in last week’s podcast, this week we roll up sleeves and go to work on the Selecaos miserable Word Cup. In the...
Player Profile – Andre Almeida
Originally Posted Here Back in January of this year if you had told Andre Almeida he would not only be called to the Portugal’s World Cup Squad, but that he would also start for the Selecao, he would have probably given you a look of indignation, along with a confident trusting smile. In May, he achieved the first part when he was included in Bento’s 23, this Sunday he should see the second come true. Born in...
National Team Podcast #2
In this Week’s Episode….. We get things started by recapping Portugal’s game against Mexico. We talk line up, game plan, and Bento’s choice. This past tuesday Portugal played their last warm up game against Ireland, we offer our opinion on the game, Ronaldo’s return and speculate on who may have won a starting spot based on their performance. In the next segment Cristiano, Steve and Eric share their...
Portugal – Republic of Ireland – Portugal’s final test
With one last tuneup before the World Cup remaining, Portugal fans have to be feeling good about the recent news that Cristiano Ronaldo is finally training with the rest of team. This Monday’s clinical bulletin was a only few lines long, and figured one name – goalkeeper Beto. Pepe and Raul Meireles also took part in this afternoon’s team session, as Portugal gets ready to play the Republic of Ireland at Metlife...
Pepe is Portugal’s Biggest Loss Going into the Mexico Friendly
As Portugal gets ready to play their penultimate warm up game against “El Tri”, the biggest topic of conversation continues to be Cristiano Ronaldo’s health. Ronaldo will not play at Gillette Stadium this Friday, but he is not alone, Pepe and Raul Meireles were also declared unavailable by the FPF, and didn’t travel to Boston this past Thursday. Paulo Bento will continue to prepare the team with the...
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