07 November 2010

2010 Portugal soccer team video in the changing room

Video of Nike campaign Write the Future in Portuguese "Escreve of Future" 2010-


The Portugal team players walking in the changing room to change into their green training soccer kits. The camera does gravitate toward Cristiano Ronaldo but it's still possible to see the other players!

04 November 2010

June 20 2010- Video how Ricardo Quaresma was received in his new club Besiktas - 20,000 plus vocal crowd



Ricardo Quaresma finally made it back to the Portugal team in the post-Queiroz era. Only because Cristiano Ronaldo was ruled out for injury. Nonetheless Quaresma's back as an option for new coach Paulo Bento! Yes, the Portugal team needs his "fantasy" and runs as an option for goals.

03 November 2010

Video Rui Costa thanks Quim for all the years and titles he helped get at Benfica June 25 2010


June 25 2010- Thirty-four year-old goalkeeper Quim, left Benfica and signed a 3 year deal with SC Braga. In the presentation of new Benfica goalkeeper, 24 year-old Roberto, Rui Costa dedicated a few thank-you words to goalkeeper Quim.

00:19 Rui Costa, Sporting director, in the press conference: "We took the decision to not renew Quim's contract. We thank him for all the years he's been at the club. For all his professionalism for Benfica and for the titles he helped us conquer. He's an excellent person and one of the best goalkeepers Benfica has had. "

Quim Goalkeeper moves to SC Braga, 3-year contract, Benfica fans unhappy with his replacement Roberto July 25 2010



Benfica didn't want to renew Quim's contract at the end of last season. Quim left Benfica on a free transfer after 6 seasons with the Liga champions. The Portuguese international, 34, agreed to a three-year deal at Braga, rejoining the team he quit for Benfica in 2004.

Benfica then goes out and signs Spanish goalkeeper Roberto. Roberto is the highest-paid goalkeeper in the Portuguese league, Liga Sagres. He cost 8,5 million Euros.

Nuno Gomes stayed on the bench in Benfica 4-3 Lyon November 2 2010 - Zero minutes in the 2010-11 Champions League

First of all what a comeback from Lyon in yesterday's matchday 4 Benfica 4-3 Lyon. The sad news is that Benfica won without Nuno Gomes on the field. It's the end for him at Benfica especially in the Champions League.

He might need to play in a new club to at least play in the UEFA Europa League. Time to move on.

02 November 2010

Miguel Veloso in the Serie A 2010-11 conquered a starting lineup place in his 1st season!!!! Played in the first 6 matches until injuring his left ankle

2010-11 Genoa- Miguel Veloso playing in the Serie A this season. Contrary to the rotten luck that Quaresma and Da Costa, and the list of Portuguese in the Serie A, Miguel Veloso conquered a starting lineup place in his 1st season!!!!

He hasn't played all 90 minutes in a single game yet. He played in the first 6 matches of the 2010-11 season. His playing-time stats according to the Genoa website.

He came to a stop when he injured his left ankle against Bari. That ruled him out of the 2 important Portugal Euro 2012 qualifiers.

For 4 to 5 weeks he will be recovering. The Genoa website stated that on November 1 2010, less than a month from his injury, he's training individually.

By Week 9, Genoa is #10 in the table, right below Roma.


Miguel Veloso ruled out because of injury as Genoa player against Bari - October 5 2010



October 5 2010- Video Miguel Veloso in jeans, short brown hair, sunglasses, leaving the Portugal team hotel in crutches. He has his left ankle bandaged. He gets in a car with the help of a staff member.

October 5 2010- Video Miguel Veloso short brown hair in crutches- ruled out of 2 Portugal games- injured



October 5 2010- 00:08 Video Miguel Veloso in jeans, short brown hair, sunglasses, leaving the Portugal team hotel in crutches. He has his left ankle bandaged.

24 October 2010

Video October 15 2010- Jose Mourinho saying that with the victory Portugal for sure can qualify for the Euro 2012

Video October 15 2010- Jose Mourinho saying that with the victory Portugal for sure can qualify for the Euro 2012. He gives credit to Paulo Bento which in turn gives credit to the players.