Video Simao Sabrosa Nov. 18, 2008 Portugal press-conference before friendly Brazil 6-2 Portugal

Nov 18, 2008 Video Simao Sabrosa speaking in Portuguese in the Portugal press-conference before friendly Brazil 6-2 Portugal

English translation:

Question: Simao, I'm from ESPN Brazil. A friendly between two great teams. This game comes also at the end of a year with lots of pressure and criticisms. How does the Portugal team want to end this year?

Simao:
"Good evening. We know that our football has always received criticisms. This is a year with lots of changes: new coach, new working systems. We want to leave a good image and finish the year with a victory.

With a victory we will stay motivated to start the new year when the important qualifiers come. Tomorrow's game will be important and we'll do our best to win it."


Question: I'm from SportTV. How is it to be a teammate of Cristiano. With all his success and fame especially here in Brazil among children. How you face it as a teammate?

Simao:
"For the Portugal team it's an honor to have one of the best players in the world. For us as a country it's important to have a player of his quality. We congratulate him for the good work he's doing."


Question: Who was the best player in the Brazil team that has influenced you?

Simao:
"Rivaldo. I played with him in December. I had the opportunity to see him in person. Without a doubt he's a fantastic player."

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That question about Cristiano Ronaldo was uncalled for. Sure as a teammate he's happy. What does that have to do with Simao? I'm sure he felt a little awkward.

After all, in the last friendly it was SIMAO WHO SCORED THE first goal and Cristiano Ronaldo was replaced in the second half. The reporter needed to ask him about that friendly and how crucial Simao is. Even at the game Brazil 6-2 Portugal Simao scored once more against Brazil.


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