So today it was my favorite player, Paolo Ferreira's turn to speak. Some things to decide. Here's a video of him at the press conference answering questions in portuguese. He also answered questions in English about Ronaldo but it's not in this video. They also put footage of the team training while he speaks. You see Nani, Cristiano Ronaldo, Veloso...
The defender played all 90 minutes- the only Portugal player to do so- in the last friendly Portugal-Georgia on May 31st. He didn't play much in the last 4 months with Chelsea so match fitness is of the upmost importance. He's a right-back but Scolari used him as Left-back- not the first time. In the right, Bosingwa and Miguel are 1st options so far.
In the press conference he talked about his current form, Portugal's chances in the Euro 2008, and of course Cristiano Ronaldo. You can only hear his answers not the questions.
00:00 I'm going to work, show that I'm prepared. There are also other players. 23. All with quality. Competition is always good. I try to do my best....
00:39-[referring to Portugal's 1st euro 2008 match against Turkey on June 7th]. It's always important to start well. Like Petit said we're going to face a big national team...
01:22 [referring to playing out of position, as a left-back] Logically, it's not my natural position. But it's not the first time I play there. I already played a few games there and sincerely tis' not hte same thing as playing on the right. What' more important to to try to do what's asked and logically to help the national team...
02:27 As a professional player, we need to be preprared for verything. pLaing as a left back, which is a little different than playing on as a right-back. But I was happy for Scolari, it shows the trust he has in me. Like I said I'm doing what's asked. What's important is to do a good Euro 2008 and logically after with the games
Neuchatel, Switzerland, June 4, 2008- Day 3 of the Portugal training for Euro 2008 in Neuchatel. The press conference with 2 Portugal players, Chelsea defender Paolo Ferreira and Benfica midfielder Petit. Then, the training at La Maladiere, Neuchatel. Photo: http://euro2008.sapo.pt/multimedia/fotos/conferencias_imprensa
Paolo Ferreira's press conference. He spoke in Portuguese and in English.
About Cristiano Ronaldo:
"He has other people what work for him in other aspects and he wants to have a great tournament. I know him, he's a young player and wants to do a good job. He's the best player in the world, in my opinion, and is concentrated in the national team."
About Portugal in the EURO 2008:
"We have new players and we're in a big tournament that will be different. I hope to do the same of the previous years."
The other national teams are also good and deserve our respect, but we're going to try to have the best tournament possible."
Source: www.record.pt/noticia.asp?id=789375&idCanal=1252
In English-
I read about the interview and yesterday I was surprised when I saw his press conference on Sky Sports news on Fox Soccer Channel TV!
They put the parts where he speaks in English. They've been covering Portugal's training as if it was a favorite or a British team. Of course with the Cristiano Ronaldo angle. It was about 3 minutes. Ferreira spoke about his sub-optimal shape, that he didn't play as much as he would have liked. Then, that Cristiano Ronaldo 'I know him, he's focused.' Gary Cotrell reporting from the camp.
- Will Paolo Ferreira start "titular" in Portugal -Turkey on June 7th?
- What did you think of Ferreira's statements?
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