Portugal call-up list for August 12, 2009 friendly 18-man no goalkeeper Daniel Fernandes, No Nuno Gomes- Next Portugal game

Carlos Queiroz released the Portugal 18 man list for the next friendly. Most coaches with games on August 12, 2009 released their call-up list on Monday like France's Domenech.

On August 12, 2009 Portugal will play a friendly game Liechtenstein - Portugal. The Portugal team will get together on Monday August 10 at 12 noon in Oeiras and leave for Liechtenstein the following day.

No Bochum goalkeeper Daniel Fernandes. Goalkeeper Beto, FC Porto new signing made it to the list.

Goalkeepers: Beto (FC Porto), Eduardo (Sporting Braga), Moreira (Benfica).

Defenders: Bosingwa (Chelsea), Bruno Alves (FC Porto), Miguel (Valência, Esp), Pepe (Real Madrid, Esp), Ricardo Carvalho (Chelsea, Ing) e Rolando (FC Porto).

2 right-backs (Bosingwa and Miguel), and 3 central defenders Carvalho, Pepe and Bruno Alves. One left-back Rolando. Would have wanted to see options on the left-back position.

Midfielders: Deco (Chelsea), Duda (Sevilha FC, Esp), João Moutinho (Sporting), Raul Meireles (FC Porto) e Tiago (Juventus).

No Miguel Veloso! Again! Let's see if Tiago stays the 90 minutes.

Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Hugo Almeida (Werder Bremen), Nani (Manchester United, Ing) and Simão Sabrosa (Atlético Madrid).

No Nuno Gomes. Oh No!

Next Portugal games 2010 World Cup qualification matches Group 1, Buy Tickets

Denmark- Portugal September 5, 2009, Venue: Parken, Copenhagen, Denmark
Hungary- Portugal September 9, 2009, Venue: Puskas Ferenc Stadium, Budapest, Hungary
Portugal - Hungary October 10, 2009, Venue: TBA, Portugal

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Official websites of Portuguese players, Luis Figo foundation, Deco Istituto 20

I wanted to know about Paulo Ferreira's recovery, gk Ricardo explain why he got sent-off in the 90th minute.... Can't wait for them to maintain an official website.

Nuno Gomes has a messageboard on his website. During the Euro 2008 I spent a few hours reading the mesages from fans in different languages. I think he reads a fraction of them and pretend it included mine. I had left a message for his birthday last year.

So far found official website of these Portugeuse players, do you know of any?

Luis Figo's foundation official website:

In Portuguese fundacaoluisfigo.pt

English version not available yet. The foundation sponsors a soccer game with 'friends of Figo' in Portugal. Paulo Ferreira has played as a left-back a few times in that game.

Deco's Istituto20 official website www.deco20.org.br

In Portuguese
In English
In Spanish

Deco talks about it in the March 2009 Chelsea magazine. He established an institute for children to learn NOT JUST ABOUT FOOTBALL but theater and encourage them to learn about different things.

See the video of Deco visiting the institute in this post: Video Deco visits Indaiatuba, Brazil his 'Istituto Deco 20' July 8, 2008

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Video Edinho, Deco and Raul Meireles post-game interview- Portugal 2-0 South Africa, March 31, 2009

Portugal 2-0 South Africa, March 31, 2009. This was a great victory. After the game, the players said they needed this victory to give them confidence as a team. This was a friendly. Winning a qualification match-- that should give them confidence.

Video Post-game reaction of Edinho, Deco and Raul Meireles to Portugal 2-0 South Africa, March 31, 2009 (Reacção jogadores)

00:21 Carlos Queiroz about the Portugal 2-0 South Africa game: "The team was more animated and confident. We're in better conditions to work. We did a good game and won the 3 points."

00:33 Edinho (AEK) (forward called up for the first time): "Yes, I made my dream come true. Nonetheless, I met the players that are humble. I found a strong and united group. I'm satisfied to join them."

Not in the video:
The second goal on the record is an own-goal South Africa's Twala. Yet, Edinho says he scored it: "That goal is mine. I was involved in that pass with the central defender, but I was the last one to touch the ball. The victory is important to give confidence to the team."
(O golo é meu. Dividi o lance com o central, mas fui o último a tocar na bola. A vitória foi importante para dar confiança à equipa.)

00:50 Deco: "Its was a good game., good to win this game. It was important to win to gain confidence. After the game against Sweden we couldn't give up."
É sempre importante ganhar. Teoricamente, o jogo não era tão difícil, mas o resultado dá-nos mais confiança para os próximos jogos", resumiu Pepe.

01:15 Raul Meireles: "I think we have the strength of the group. This vicotry proves this. After the game [Portugal 0-0 Sweden] we saw the video. It confirmed what we already knew. It was a good performance but what was missing is the goal."

01:15 Reporter Nuno Luz in the soccer pitch right after the game. Nani giving autographs. Reporter: "Portugal returned to the goal and victory path. On June 6th, Portugal will be back on a soccer pitch. This time it will be a qualification match in Albania. It will be a serious game."

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Photos Deco in Portugal training camp in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 30, 2009

I think Deco will play one half in tomorrow's friendly Potrugal v. South Africa in Switzerland.


Deco in Portugal training camp in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 30, 2009



Deco in Portugal training camp in Lausanne, Switzerland, March 30, 2009

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Video Ricardo Carvalho, Deco, Maniche and Portugal players in the Euro 2004 team hotel, dressing room, training from "Geracao Scolari"

Video "Geracao Scolari" part 1 show. Inside the Portugal team training and hotel during the EURO 2004!! I liked watching the players training and just walking around the hotel. I looked for Paulo Ferreira and Ricardo Carvalho. Carvalho still had long hair. Saw more screentime on Rui Jorge, Figo, Maniche, and Rui Costa. I included some screenshots.



Screenshots of the video:

00:24 It looks like the winning FC Porto team walked in (Ferreira, Maniche, Deco, Carvalho) and the rest of the team was waiting for them in the room to hug them and congratulate them for the Champions League!

Ferreira was in front of them, here's Maniche, Deco and Ricardo Carvalho.


Screenshot. 00:41 Ricardo Carvalho hugging Scolari. Rui Costa shaking the hands of the players walking in the room.


00:47 Paulo Ferreira walking, Figo giving him a hug, Nuno Gomes watching.


FPF President Gilberto Madail, Ferreira watching.

01:16 Players walking down the hallway. Figo, Cristiano Ronaldo with the green Portugal training shirts with TMN logo in the back.











01:22 At the training ground
Portugal goalkeeper making a defense, throwing himself to the right side.
01:24 Miguel doing abdominal crunches.
01:28 Pauleta jogging
quick shots of the players in the public training session. Simao, and others.

01:44 Figo on the ground doing abdominal exercises. Rui Jorge passing by teasing him "what are you doing here?" Figo: "A little physical work. You guys should do physical work. It's not just warm-up."

Rui Costa: "May it be the last time they take me out of my room to do some little physical work here."


02:09 Players in a swimming pool and jacuzzi.
Screenshot: In the pool Rui Costa waving to the camera with both arms in the air.



Screenshot: Rui Jorge, Deco, and 2 players getting a massage on the table.














Screenshot. 02:24 Players with the blue Portugal polo shirt at the team lunch. PLayers sitting at various tables. Cristiano Ronaldo. Figo showing the meat on his plate.

Paulo Ferreira sitting next to Deco.











02:46 Players in suits walking onto the team bus

Screenshot: Rui Jorge blowing a kiss to the camera *LOL* Pauleta on the cell phone. Players putting on a blue tie.


03:01 Players on horse carriages.
Rui Costa, Figo and Nuno Gomes.

03:10 Scolari speaking to the fans. The fans with flags:

"I would like for the country, from the highest point to the lowest point, from north and south, hangs the Portugal flag. For them to show everyone that we're united.

(Gostaria que o pais -de alto a baixo, de norte a sul, colocasse a bandeira de Portugal

03:33 Scolari saying to the players in the dressing room: "In 7 days we'll start a journey that we wanted for a year and a half. As for me, it was a year and a half ago. For you, 5, 4, 6, 10. I want effort from you guys. I want friendship, discipline. In the soccer pitch I want you to respect the referees."

Figo is shaking the hands of each player standing next to each other. Helder Postiga, goalkeeper Quim, Tiago. The players with a white top. #6 is Costinha.

04:04 Players walking out of the dressing room.

04:40 The dressing room.
Cristiano Ronaldo walking by with headphones. Players on a massage table. Rui JOrge getting massage on his lower-leg muscles.

04:50 Massage room.
Players on the tables.


05:04 at the training ground.
Cristiano Ronaldo playing around. He;s holding a traffic one speaking to Figo and simao who are sitting on the golf cart.

Scolari saying: "Today I want recreation."

(Hoje eu quero recreacao. Hoje nao quero bola dividida. Nem correr feito um bicho.

05:50 Barroso shaking hands with Scolari.

06:20 The day before the first game in the Euro 2004.
A sports page headline: "tomorrow is the day." It's on the table of the "mess hall." Figo walks in.



06:33 The players in suits leaving the team hotel.
They're wearing suits and a blue tie. Cristiano Ronaldo, Ricardo Carvalho behind him.



06:36 Players in the team bus with suits.
Goalkeeper Quim and Tiago next to each other sharing an earphone.

06:53 Players about to go on the plane heading to Porto, June 11, 2004.

06:57 Paulo Ferreira in the plane, with a white shirt reading the newspaper.


06:58 Nuno Gomes.

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Portugal team jersey numbers in Portugal 0-0 Sweden, March 28, 2009

Portugal team jersey numbers in Portugal 0-0 Sweden, March 28, 2009. My favorite player was wearing #4.

Carvalho, Bruno Alves, Pepe, Duda, Tiago. Photo: noticias.sapo.pt




























The Portugal starting lineup for Portugal 0-0 Sweden, March 28, 2009. Photo: noticias.sapo.pt

1 Eduardo (GK)
2 Bruno Alves
3 Bosingwa (-45'+1 )
4 Ricardo Carvalho
5 Duda

6 Pepe
7 CRISTIANO RONALDO (C)
8 Raul Meireles
9 Danny (-66' )
10 Tiago (-62' )
11 Simão

Substitute(s)
12 Daniel Fernandes
13 Goncalo Brandão
14 Rolando (+45'+1)
15 Hugo Almeida (+66')

16 Deco (+62')
17 Nani
18 João Moutinho

What number was your favorite player wearing?

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Video Deco post-game reaction to Portugal 0-0 Sweden, March 28, 2009

Video Deco post-game reaction to Portugal 0-0 Sweden, March 28, 2009

00:14 - 00:35 Deco: "It's hard to explain what happens. The chqnges, I think new players, new coach. It's natural that there is going to be a time to adapt. Today, we did a good game. Of course (claro) we had to win. Most importantly it gives us morale for the next games."
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Video Deco, João Moutinho, Bruno Alves, in Portugal team training session, March 27, 2009 at the Dragão

This video report has footage of yesterday's Portugal team training at the Dragão.



Video Deco, João Moutinho, Bruno Alves, in Portugal team training session, March 27, 2009 at the Dragao

00:00 Deco, João Moutinho, Maniche- Jog with Ab exercises
00:07 Bruno Alves
00:10 The whole Portugal team jogging side by side toward the camera

00:15 Carlos Queiroz in the press conference "Deco is at a lower level of fitness than the rest of the team."

00:24 Cristiano Ronaldo, João Moutinho jogging,
00:29 Pepe, Tiago and Edinho trying to steal the ball from Cristiano Ronaldo

00:37 Close -up of Cristiano Ronaldo's boots, gray and orange with CR7

00:39 Cristiano Ronaldo speaking in English in the press conference, Portuguese subtitles: "I think Sweden did not come here to play an open game. Because it knows that if it plays like that, it's gonna lose 2 or 3 goals. It's scared when it plays against Portugal. I'm sure about that."

01:34 Carlos Queiroz talking to Pepe (back to the camera).
01:37 Maniche and Duda
01:40 The 3 Portugal goalkeepers in blue training kits, and Fernando Brassard.
Left: Daniel Fernandes, Eduardo -center, Beto- right

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Photos Deco, Cristiano Ronaldo in press conference March 27, 2009

Deco and Cristiano Ronaldo were in today's Portugal team press conference. See the video here.



March 27, 2009- Cristiano Ronaldo and Deco attend a press conference before their training session at the Dragao Stadium in Porto, prior to their qualification match against Sweden for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images)



March 27, 2009- Cristiano Ronaldo and Deco attend a press conference before their training session at the Dragao Stadium in Porto, prior to their qualification match against Sweden for the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. MIGUEL RIOPA/AFP/Getty Images)

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Photo Deco in the Portugal training session, March 2009

Deco in the Portugal training session, March 2009



Deco in the Portugal training session, March 2009

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Video Portugal training at the Dragão, March 27, 2009, 1 day before Portugal v. Sweden

Tomorrow it's Portugal v. Sweden at the Dragão, the FC Porto home stadium. The whole week the Portugal team trained in Obidos. Today was the first time they trained at the Dragão for the game.


Video Portugal training at the Dragão, March 27, 2009, 1 day before Portugal v. Sweden

(A Selecção Nacional iniciou o treino no Estádio do Dragão por volta das 11h30.)

00:00 Players in a cricle listening to Carlos Queiroz speak

00:10 Players stretching the hamstrings, most with head down so not easy to recognize.

00:29 Maniche, Deco, and Nani

00:35 Players beginning to jog. Cristiano Ronaldo and Deco are wearing red boots.

00:40 Group of 6 or 7 players in a circle practicing passes. Simao pass to Cristiano Ronaldo. Pepe and Edinho try to get it away from CR7.

00:45 another group in a circle with Deco in the middle trying to steal the ball. Bosingwa with blue boots, Ricardo Carvalho, Raul Meireles. Meireles passes it to Carvalho.

00:58 Closest to the camera is Maniche.
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I liked watching the new guy Edinho and Ricardo Carvalho.

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Video Cristiano Ronaldo, Deco, press conference in Portuguese March 27, 2009

Tomorrow it's Portugal v. Sweden. The day before there was a press conference with Cristiano Ronaldo and Deco. The said that the team spirit is fantastic. I don't think it's necessary to win. It's their attitude in the soccer field that really matters.



Video Cristiano Ronaldo, Deco, press conference in Portuguese March 27, 2009

Cristiano Ronaldo:
"We have to win. We're playing at home. In the last games we weren't up to the maximum level. I think that tomorrow it will be completely different. The players are very confident. They are optimistic about tomorrow, and try to get a victory."

00:25 Deco-
"I think we're lucky to have experienced players. The spirit is good in the national team. For us, it's good to have that in the national team."

01:00 Cristiano Ronaldo:
"There's a fantastic spirit in the team. There's a good enough spirit and it makes me happy. Everyone is confident so we get a positive result. There is no quality without experience. The things that we have already won."

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Video Portugal training session March 26, 2009

Video Portugal training session march 26, 2009

00:00 - 00:10 Deco training by himself

00:20- 00:30 The Portugal players Nani, form a distance, some wear a red training vest.

01:02 Swedish journalist speaking in English. I thought it was hillarious that he said that all the team is dangerous except the front-man, Hugo Almeida. It's the truth. He hasn't scored not even in every 2 games under Carlos Queiroz.

01:09 Players with yellow vest and red vest. Can recognize Carvalho on the left and Moao Moutinho with his back to the camera. Daniel Fernandes in goal.

02:00 Fans watching the training saying who they like the most.

02:34 Players walking out of the hotel for an aerobic group walk. Can recognize Cristiano Ronaldo, behind him Joao Moutinho, Edinho, and another player reading the newspaper.

I hope that Edinho can be the revelation like Pepe in the Euro 2008. Hope he creates chances and converts at least 1!

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Photo Deco arriving in Obidos, March 23, 2009

Deco arriving in Obidos, March 23, 2009
Photo: Cunha LUSA

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Deco, Danny, Ricardo Carvalho limited training in Obidos, medical bulletin, March 23, 2009

Only 3 players are doing limited training in Obidos. Medical report (Boletim Clínico da Selecção Nacional):

Deco – Muscular injury in the posterior region of the left thigh. Doing gym and pool treatments.
(Lesão muscular da região posterior da coxa esquerda. Cumpre programa específico de recuperação. Mantém trabalho de ginásio/piscina e tratamentos adequados. )

Ricardo Carvalho – sprained left ankle. Will be available to train without limitations.
(Sequelas de entorse do tornozelo esquerdo. Cumpre programa de recuperação funcional englobando ginásio e tratamentos adequados. Apto para o treino sem limitações.)

Danny – sprained left ankle. Will be available to train without limitations
(Sequelas de traumatismo com entorse do tornozelo esquerdo. Cumpre programa de recuperação funcional e tratamentos adequados. Apto para o treino sem limitações.)

Rest of the atletes- no limitations.

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Video Deco in Obidos about coping with his injury, March 23, 2009

March 23, 2009- Video Deco in Obidos about coping with his injury (lesao)

Deco is injured despite that, he's in the call-up list and with the team in Obidos. He spoke about coping with his injury and that he wants to play against Sweden, Group 1 game of the 2010 world cup qualifications.

"I'm fine. With the injury, it's hard to predict. Depending on the training, I'll see what happens. I think that analyzing the situation we have to win against Sweden."

(futebolista internacional português Deco, que recupera de uma lesão muscular, disse hoje estar "optimista" e ter "vontade" de alinhar sábado frente à Suécia, em encontro do Grupo 1 de apuramento para o Mundial de 2010. )

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Photos Deco in the Portugal training camp

Deco in the Portugal training camp. Photo: euro2008.sapo.pt



Deco in the Portugal training camp. Photo: euro2008.sapo.pt

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Video Deco interview about Scolari leaving Chelsea, Feb 12, 2009

Video Deco interview about Scolari leaving Chelsea, Feb 12, 2009

Deco:"It's hard. He's a great coach, not just according to me, the majorut of heslea players. we know that thses things happend.

Reporters: Is your position at Chelsea at risk with the departure of Scolari, knowing that Scolari asked for you?

00:24 Deco: "No, I don't think so because it was a contract with Chelsea not only Scolari. I had known of Chelsea's interest before. Everything continues the same. We have to prove our value evry day independent of the coach."

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Video 21-man list of Portugal squad for next 2 games Sweden (qualification) and South Africa (friendly)- No Nuno Gomes, no goalkeeper Ricardo

The 21-man call-up list of the Portugal squad was announced today on the
Federação Portuguesa de Futebol website. The next 2 Portugal games are:

Portugal v. Sweden, March 28, 2009, Estádio do Dragão, Porto, qualification match
South Africa, Lausanne, Switzerland, friendly, África do Sul

After this weekend's games, Carlos Queiroz, will add one more player to the 21-man list. Two plaeyrs called up for the first time, Nelson a defender from Betis, and goalkeeper Beto from Leixoes. Nelson, why? Betis has conceded many goals in the last month, why him and not goalkeeper Ricardo?

As a fan in the USA, how come they can't play at least one friendly here. Lots of European expats and fans here too!

21-man list:

Goalkeepers:

Daniel Fernandes (Bochum/Ale),
Eduardo (Sporting Braga)
Beto (Leixões).

Defenders:

Bruno Alves (FC Porto),
Gonçalo Brandão (Siena/Ita),
Pepe (Real Madrid/Esp),
Ricardo Carvalho (Chelsea/Ing),
Nelson (Bétis/Esp),
Bosingwa (Chelsea/Ing)
Rolando (FC Porto).

Midfielders:

Deco (Chelsea/Ing),
João Moutinho (Sporting),
Maniche (Atlético Madrid/Esp),
Raúl Meireles (FC Porto),
Duda (Málaga/Esp)
Tiago (Juventus/Ita).

Forwards:

Danny (Zenit/Rus),
Simão (Atlético Madrid/Esp),
Hugo Almeida (Werder Bremen/Ale),
Nani (Manchester United/Ing)
Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United/Ing).

Who surprised you?

No Nuno Gomes he does play a few minutes every week. Orlando Sa from Sp. Braga, I thought he'd make it. No Ricardo Quaresma either.

Video with the 21-man list: from SIC evening news, Edição da Tarde, 19/03/2009



00:00 One sees goalkeepers training with the green Portugal training kit.

00:23 The chart with the called up players, goalkeepers, midfielders, defenders, forwards.

01:09 Interview to Carlos Queiroz in Portuguese: About the game against Sweden. "It's an important game for us. We'll face a team that everyone knows is a competitor and difficult. We also know that those are the reasons that will motivate us and that will inspire us to show great football. We need to win the game agaisnt Sweden."

02:16 Interview to Stefan Schwarz, former Sweden player, in Portuguese:
"I think that all the Swedes and the coach know that Portugal is better technically and individually. However, Sweden has the force of the team, a comapct team and well-organized team.

02:32 Footage of Portugal players with the green Portugal team polo shirt.
I could tell it's from the Euro 2008 because there was Paulo Ferreira smiling. We all know he's injured and not in the list.

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Video Joao Moutinho, Nuno Gomes, Bosingwa, goalkeeper Ricardo, Deco in Montbelo hotel for the 13-day Portugal training camp in Viseu before Euro 2008

May 19, 2008- Video Portugal national team in Viseu (Selecção está em Viseu)

18 players arrived to the Montbelo hotel for the Portugal training camp. Pepe and the 4 players from the Premiership had permission to arrive later. The players walked in casual clothes and gave autographs to the kids in the lobby.
00:16 Simao Sabrosa

00:18 Joao Moutinho in black shirt, with back to the camera.

00:34 Jose Bosingwa with green shirt signing an autograph, with back to the camera.

00:41 Nuno Gomes with a black jacket, signing an autograph for a kid.

01:16 Reporter: The 4 players from the premiership have permission to arrive on Friday. That is, after the final of the Champions League. Today, the first player to the arrived was goalkeeper Ricardo. He arrived 10 minutes to 5pm, even before Scolari!

Scolari arrived at 20 minutes to 6 with Murtosa and went directly to the hotel garage.
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02:01 Goalkeeper Ricardo with a red baseball cap.
"I hope to this time do very well. I think we're all here for that."

Reporter: Ricardo, you're the first to arrive, ready to start working?
02:14 Goalkeeper Ricardo: "I've already been working for a long time. I will continue to do so." (Ja estou a trabalhar ha' muito tempo e vou continuar)

Reporter: You're one of the first players to arrive,
Goalkeeper Ricardo: "Hum, it's only a coincidence, that's all."

Reporter: In what shape are you in?
Goalkeeper Ricardo: "Shape? Well, look, like you guys can see, not perfect."

02:35 Deco: "The truth is that I'll do everything I can to train hard. Unfortunately with the injuries this year, I didn't play a lot. So, I have to prepare myself better."

reporter: So Deco, how are you physically right now, all good?
Deco: "Like I just said, the fact that I havent' played a lot.

02:50 reporter: Is it an advantage for the Portugal national team to have Deco...?
Deco: Without a doubt. On one side, I would have hoped to not have these imjuries because it prevented me from playing consistently at my club.

03:24- reporter: "So Deco, Ricardo arrived before the time limit 7 pm. Then the rest arrived. Miguel and Miguel Veloso arrived together in Miguel's car. They also went directly to the garage.
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04:04 Joao Moutinho stopped to speak to the journalists:
"I think we have a good group. We're going to try to strengthen it even more."

Reporter: Behind you there's a car full of supporters of the Portugal team. Do you think they have a right to ask you to win the title?
Joao Moutinho: "Not demand the title but demand that we play our best in every game and that's what we'll do."
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04:38 Nuno Gomes: "With the coming of new players, done gradually-- I think that in this moment the majority are completely adapted. Therefore, there's no problem about that.

04:50 Reporter: What do you expect of the Portugal team in the Euro 2008?
Nuno Gomes: "The objectives are big, obviously because we have a big team. First of all, we'll focus on our first objective: to go through the group stage."

reporter: Do you think you'll be in the starting lineup?
Nuno Gomes: "I hope so. I will work for that. That depends on the manager's decision. The coach is sovereign and we need to accept his decisions."

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