In today's press conference it was Meira and Ricardo's turn. Will Meira have a chance to start or will be just be a substitute for the 1st 3 matches. Here's a 6 min video of Meira speaking in Portuguese on his birthday.
00:00 About his 30th birthday today:
"I hoped to choose a lots, but in this moment I only can choose one. To turn 30 years old is not the same as turning 20 years old but I feel young and I have a lot to give to football/soccer. I hope to help the national team have a great tournament which is what I want the most."
00:39- About the 1st Euro 2008 match Portugal-Turkey:
"It would be a great advantage if Portugal go in and win and an enourmous
disadvantage to lose." "Having won the first game, Portugal will never have its
qualification assured. All the matches are important. We're focused on the match
against Turkey and that's the one we want to win."
02:50 About him in the starting 11:
"Portugal has quality in every sector which is more than visible. My objective
is to work for the national team. It's only up to the manager to decide. In this
moment, Portugal has 2 of the best central defenders in Europe and for me it's
always a privilege to represent my country and play with world-class players."
Source: www.record.pt/noticia.asp?id=789513&idCanal=1252
- What did you think of his statements?
