Video Helder Postiga visits the Estoril Open (tennis tournament) May 6 2009

As a tennis fan, I'm delighted to see him at a tennis tournament!


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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Video Miguel Veloso, goalkeeper Rui Patricio, Captain Joao Moutinho, Helder Postiga -Behind the scenes in the photo session of Sporting 09-10 jerseys

Video of the behind-the-scenes photo session of the Sporting CP 09-10 jerseys. It's a fun relaxed environment. Each player gets make-up on their face, mainly foundation. I liked the coach's make-up treatment. He doesn't smile much.

00:39 bright orange goalkeeper jersey- Tiago
00:45 Rui Patricio white training jacket, black with think white stripes Puma polo shirt, all black goalkeeper outfit, socks, short, jersey. 00:47 Rui Patricio putting on the polo shirt.

Photos Helder Postiga in the Portugal training camp

Helder Postiga in the Portugal training camp. Photo: euro2008.sapo.pt



Helder Postiga in the Portugal training camp. Photo: euro2008.sapo.pt



Helder Postiga in the Portugal training camp. Photo: euro2008.sapo.pt



Helder Postiga in the Portugal training camp. Photo: euro2008.sapo.pt

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Video goalkeeper Quim saves Helder Postiga's penalty in Taca da Liga final, March 21, 2009

Taca da Liga final, March 21, 2009

It was Helder Postiga to the penalty spot. Goalkeeper quim saves it! Nuno Gomes standing, celebraing punching the air. Postiga's miss brought the penalty shootout score to Sporting 2-2 Benfica.

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Helder Postiga on the bench for Taça da Liga final, March 21, 2009

Helder Postiga on the bench for Taça da Liga final, March 21, 2009. Bento chose instead the forward duo of Liedson and Derlei.

At 18:39, when the Sporting team already arrived at Alagarve stadium, Postiga said on SIC Noticias: "In these moments, it's more about concentration than anything else. All the players feel a little anxious, but that is normal."

(Nestes momentos trata-se mais de concentração do que outra coisa. Todos os jogadores sentem um pouco de ansiedade, mais isso é algo normal.)

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Helder Postiga called up for Saturday's final taca da liga- had missed the last 4 Sporting games

This Saturday the final of the Taca da liga between Sporting v. Benfica.

The news is that Helder Postiga is finally back on the call-up list. Can this striker be added to Carlos Queiroz' list? It cannot be that only Hugo Almeida makes the list for the next 2 games.

19-men call-up list for Sporting:

* Goalkeepers: Rui Patrício e Tiago.
* Defenders: Abel, Pedro Silva, Daniel Carriço, Anderson Polga, Caneira, Tonel e Ronny.
* Midfielders: Adrien, Rochemback, Pereirinha, João Moutinho, Romagnoli e Vuckevic.
* Forwards: Derlei, Yannick Djaló, Hélder Postiga e Liedson.

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Video goalkeeper Ricardo with matchball EngPor, Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal training camp after beating England, 2006 World Cup, with screenshots

It was during the World Cup 2006. Mostly images and little talk so I included screenshots of the video. It feels like one happened to walk in the team camp.





01:15 Beating England in the penalty shootout.

Watching on the screen, the Portugal team celebrate on the soccer pitch, after winning in the penalty shootout against England.

Goalkeeper Ricardo watching. Then, wearing the light blue kit on a corner praying. Ricardo Carvalho wearing the Portugal uniform also.

Narrator: "Faith, it starts in the net and then it spreads. Faith and soul, like the ball, moves a whole country. In a group, always in a group.

The dressing room and players walking out. Deco getting something from the fridge. Ricardo Carvalho leaving.









All this time there's music in the background and no explanation of what's going on.

01:51- Celebrating Cristiano Ronaldo's birthday in the camp

The Portugal players with their green polo shirts, singing 'happy birthday' in Portuguese to Cristiano Ronaldo. A cake is brought out with candles 'firework' style. Maniche is sitted next to CR7.



Some players wearing the red polo shirt.










03:03





03:14 Narrator: The secrets that faith doesn't control has a name. The name of each one of the players.



Players in the room for the lecture by Scolari about the game.

03:57 Everyone is wearing a green polo shirt. In the front row there is Figo, to his left goalkeeper Ricardo. In the back, Paulo Ferreira.





The last 2 minutes is an interview with goalkeeper Ricardo. I put it on this post.

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Goalkeeper Ricardo back in the "pre-call up list" of Queiroz for the next 2 Portugal game, Sweden and friendly with South Africa

Goalkeeper Ricardo back in goal in the next Portugal game? Not really knowing how stubborn Carlos Queiroz is. So a few days ago, I commented that if Ricardo does make it back, it would be the headline---- no matter who else is a surprise in the list.

Sure enough, today the list of Portugal's pre-call-up list was announced. See for yourself the headline on Record, Portuguese paper March 9, 2009:


After seeing the 38-man pre-call up list I'd say another surprise was Chelsea 2nd choice goalkeeper Hilario.

38-man list pre-call up list by Carlos Queiroz for the decisive qualification match against Sweden (March 28, 2009) and 3 days later, South Africa in Lausanne, Switzerland.

Chelsea is the club with most called up players, 5. FC Porto e Sporting have 3 called up players each. Benfica, only 2 players.
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Chelsea:Deco,
Ricardo Quaresma,
Hilário,
Bosingwa
Ricardo Carvalho

FC Porto: Bruno Alves
Raul Meireles
Rolando
Hélder Postiga,
João Moutinho
Rui Patrício, goalkeeper Sporting)
Simão e Maniche (Atlético de Madrid)

Ruben Amorim
Nuno Gomes

Nelson
Ricardo, R. Betis goalkeeper

Orlando Sá
Eduardo, Sp. Braga goalkeeper

Málaga: Eliseu
Duda

Nani
Cristiano Ronaldo

Manuel Fernandes, Miguel
Edinho (AEK)
Varela (Estrela da Amadora)

José Gonçalves (Nuremberga)
Danny (Zenit)
Fernando Meira (Galatasaray)
Tiago (Juventus)
Beto (Leixões)

Pedro Mendes (Rangers)
Pepe (Real Madrid)
Gonçalo Brandão (Siena)

Hugo Almeida (Werder Bremen)
Daniel Fernandes (Bochum)
André Marques (Vitória de Setúbal)
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What did you think of the players in the list?

Hilario was one of the 5 goalkeepers in the list. Will he make it to the final 2 in the call-up list?

There was no Quim because he's on the bench at Benfica.

Ricardo is in goal at Betis since late January 2009. Was on the bench in the first half of the season. Started well but looked bad in the last game Mallorca 3-3 Betis.

Eduardo is #1 in goal at Sp. Braga. He's playing in the UEFA Cup, good performances.

Daniel Fernandes, #1 goalkeeper in Bochum. Haven't seen Bochum games.

Rui Patricio returned in goal at Sporting in the last game. He had missed at least 4 games after injuring his pinky finger on his left hand.

Hilario is #2 goalkeeper at Chelsea.

4 Central defenders: Pepe (Real Madrid), Fernando Meira (Galatasaray), Bruno Alves (FC Porto), Ricardo Carvalho (Chelsea)

Who will be the pair in the central defense?

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Photo the Portugal team in a 2006 world cup training session, Paolo Ferreira, Simao Sabrosa, Helder Postiga, Fernando Meira, Miguel, Petit, Tiago

See how the Portugal team looked in the training session during the 2006 world cup. The training outfits haven't changed much. It was dark green in 2006, and light green with a golden stripe in the Euro 2008 training sessions.



Gelsenkirchen, GERMANY 20 June 2006- Portugal players (L-R,up) Paulo Ferreira, Helder Postiga, Simao Sabrosa, Fernando Meira, (L-R, down) Miguel, Nuno Valente, Petit, Tiago and Hugo Viana pose for a photo during a team training session at the FIFA World Cup stadium in Gelsenkirchen, ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2006 football match Portugal vs Mexico. NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images

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Photos of Helder Postiga in the training session during the 2006 world cup

Some photos of Helder Postiga in the training session during the 2006 world cup.



Marienfeld, GERMANY 27 June 2006- Portuguese football player Helder Postiga walks off the pitch carrying an ice pack after suffering a light injury to his right foot during a team training session at The Klosterpforte Hotel in Marienfeld. Portugal will play against England in the quarter final of the FIFA World Cup 2006, 01 July in Gelsenkirchen. NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images



Marienfeld, GERMANY 28 June 2006- Portugal players (from L) Nuno Gomes, Luis Figo, Deco and Helder Postiga stand on the pitch during a team training session at The Klosterpforte Hotel in Marienfeld. Portugal set to play against England in a quarter final of the 2006 world cup, 01 July in Gelsenkirchen. NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images



Gelsenkirchen, GERMANY 20 June 2006- Portugal players (L-R,up) Paulo Ferreira, Helder Postiga, Simao Sabrosa, Fernando Meira, (L-R, down) Miguel, Nuno Valente, Petit, Tiago and Hugo Viana pose for a photo during a team training session at the FIFA World Cup stadium in Gelsenkirchen, ahead of the Portugal vs Mexico game. NICOLAS ASFOURI/AFP/Getty Images

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Photos Helder Postiga training in Euro 2008 training camp May 2008

May 29, 2008- Helder Postiga and Ricardo Carvalho dispute a ball as Brazilian coach Luiz Felipe Scolari (TOP-R) and assistant Flavio 'Murtosa' (TOP-L) look on during the team's training session at Fontelo Stadium in Viseu. FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images



'Deco' (L) and Helder Postiga (2nd-L) dispute a ball during the team's training session at Fontelo Stadium in Viseu on May 29, 2008. FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images)



May 29, 2008- Hugo Almeida (L) and Helder Postiga (R) joke during the team's training session at Fontelo Stadium in Viseu. FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images



May 27, 2008- Bruno Alves (L) and Helder Postiga (R) vie for the ball during a training session at Joao Cardoso Stadium in Tondela, on the outskirts of Viseu. FRANCISCO LEONG/AFP/Getty Images

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Photo Helder Postiga in Euro 2008 game Portugal 2-3 Germany

What if Helder Postiga played earlier in the game? A trip down memory lane in the Euro 2008 game against Germany on June 19, 2008



BASEL, SWITZERLAND - JUNE 19: Goalkeeper Jens Lehmann collides with Helder Postiga of Portugal as Christoph Metzelder looks on during the UEFA EURO 2008 Quarter Final match between Portugal and Germany. (Photo by Shaun Botterill/Getty Images)



BASEL, SWITZERLAND - JUNE 19: Helder Postiga heads Portugal's second goal during the UEFA EURO 2008 Quarter Final match between Portugal and Germany at St. Jakob-Park in Basel, Switzerland. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images)



BASEL, SWITZERLAND - JUNE 19: Bruno Alves (R) and Helder Postiga look dejected after defeat in the UEFA EURO 2008 Quarter Final match between Portugal and Germany at St. Jakob-Park. (Photo by Lars Baron/Bongarts/Getty Images)



German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann (R) fails to stop a ball kicked by Helder Postiga (L) during the Euro 2008 Championships quarter-final match Portugal vs. Germany on June 19, 2008 at St. Jakob-Park in Basel. Germany won 3-2. PIERRE-PHILIPPE MARCOU/AFP/Getty Images



German goalkeeper Jens Lehmann (L) catches a shot by Helder Postiga (R) next to German defender Arne Friedrich during the Euro 2008 Championships quarter-final football match Portugal vs. Germany on June 19, 2008 at St. Jakob-Park in Basel. FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP/Getty Images)



Helder Postiga scores the 2-3 goal against Germany's goalkeeper Jens Lehmann during the Euro 2008 Championships quarter-final football match between Portugal and Germany at the St. Jakob Park Stadium on June 19, 2008 in Basel, Switzerland. THOMAS LOHNES/AFP/Getty Images)



Helder Postiga (R) scores the 2-3 goal against Germany's goalkeeper Jens Lehmann (L) during the Euro 2008 Championships quarter-final football match between Portugal and Germany at the St. Jakob Park Stadium on June 19, 2008 in Basel, Switzerland. THOMAS LOHNES/AFP/Getty Images)

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Striker Helder Postiga injured on left knee in last game Sporting 3-2 Benfica, out for the 3 weeks. Misses the next Portugal game on Mar 28, 2009

It really is a pity that this injury came less than a month away from the next Portugal game. The Sporting medical department announced that Postiga will be away from the soccer fields for at least the next 3 weeks.

He was the Portuguese striker in the best form these days. Now who else will be on Queiroz's list?

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Nuno Gomes played last 10 minutes, Helder Postiga injured and replaced in 27th minute- Sporting 3-2 Benfica Feb 21 2009 Which strikers will be called?

Which striker will be on Queiroz's call up list for the next game Portugal v. Sweden, March 28, 2009? Are Nuno Gomes and Helder Postiga off the list for now?

These Portugal strikers had bad luck today in the game Sporting 3-2 Benfica.

Nuno Gomes- still not in the starting lineup. Quique put him on the 79th minute to replace Ruben Amorim.

Helder Postiga- bad luck. The Portuguese striker that's in best shape in the Portuguese league was in the starting lineup! However, he got injured on the left knee during the game and had to be replaced in the 27th minute. After the game, Sporting's medical department said that it's unlikely for Postiga to be fit for this wednesday's Champions League game against Bayern Munich.

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Match information:
LIGA SAGRES - Matchday 19

SPORTING-BENFICA
Estádio José Alvalade, em Lisboa
Referee: Olegário Benquerença (Leiria), auxiliado por Bertino Miranda e José Cardinal

Lineups:
SPORTING - Tiago; Pedro Silva, Carriço, Polga e Grimi; Izmailov, Rochemback, Moutinho e Vukcevic; Postiga e Liedson.

Substitutes: Ricardo Batista; Tonel, Caneira, Pereirinha, Romagnoli, Derlei e Yannick
Coach: Paulo Bento.

BENFICA - Moreira; Maxi Pereira, Luisão, Sidnei e David Luiz; Ruben Amorim, Katsouranis, Yebda e Reyes; Aimar e Suazo.

Substitutes: Quim; Miguel Vítor, Binya, Carlos Martins, Di María, Nuno Gomes e Cardozo.
Coach: Quique Flores.

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Photo Helder Postiga- striker in top shape, na Selecção ja!

In any case, Carlos Queiroz needs to seriously consider calling him for the next Portugal game Sweden v. Portugal. These are desperate times for the qualification. There's no more time to keep waiting for Hugo Almeida to score for Portugal lately.

Record's headline Feb 19, 2009:

The most feared duo

The lions score more goals with Postiga next to Liedson

Photo: record.pt

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Helder Postiga- A Bola cover after scoring in Belenenses 1-2 Sporting, Feb 14, 2009- Will he be a striker in Queiroz' list for Sweden v. Portugal?

See Helder Postiga on the cover of A Bola, Feb 15, 2009. He came off the bench to set up the first Sporting goal and then score himself in this important away game at the Restelo.

Headline: "Helder Postiga enters and shows the way to victory, GREEN LIGHT" Photo Postiga hugging fellow striker Liedson.

The next Portugal game is in March 28, 2009. It's the qualification Sweden v. Portugal.

Will Queiroz call up Postiga as one of the strikers? Will he keep Braga's Orlando Sa, Hugo Almeida and exclude Nuno Gomes?








There was a poll on Feb 16, 2009 on Record asking readers if Queiroz needs to call back Postiga. Most wanted were in favor.

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Helder Postiga scores goal in Sporting 2-1 Belenenses Feb 14, 2009- Will Queiroz call him up for the next Portugal game?

A Portugal striker in form this week- fit to be recalled by Queiroz

Helder Postiga



BELENENSES 1-2 SPORTING Feb 14, 2009 Liga Sagres 2008-09, Matchday 18

Today he started on the bench in Lisbon derby Sporting v. Belenenses. Once he was called up he helped set up the goal by Vukcevic (75'). Four minutes later, minute 79 he scored the winning goal:

Video Helder Postiga's goal, BELENENSES 1-2 SPORTING Feb 14, 2009 Liga Sagres 2008-09, Matchday 18

Liga Sagres, 18.ª jornada

Lineups:
BELENENSES
Júlio César, Cândido Costa, Ávalos, Carciano, Rodrigo Arroz, Tininho, Diakité, Mano, Zé Pedro, Silas e Saulo.

Substitutes: Assis, Kiko, Gómez, Wender, Marcelo, Vinícius e Roncatto.

Coach: Jaime Pacheco.

SPORTING
Tiago, Pedro Silva, Carriço, Polga, Miguel Veloso, Rochemback, Izmailov, Vukcevik, Adrien, Liedson e Derlei.

Substitutes: Ricardo Batista, Caneira, Tonel, Pereirinha, Romagnoli, Postiga e Yannick Djaló.

Coach: Paulo Bento.


Will Queiroz call Postiga and make him play in Sweden v. Portugal on Mar 28, 2009?

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Video Helder Postiga interview in Portuguese after Portugal 4-0 Belgium Mar 2007

I saw this interview at least 100 times. This was after the great result (boy we haven't had such a positive result since this game) winning by 4 goals AT HOME. What a difference Carlos Queiroz makes. Drawing nil-nil at home in important games.

Anyway, Helder Postiga talks about always wanting to be in the starting lineup always. He thanks the home fans for filling the stadium and voicing their support during the game.

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Video Helder Postiga, Portugal striker- reaction to victory Sporting 2-0 V. Guimarães.

Dec 1, 2008- Video in Portuguese, Helder Postiga, Daniel Carrico, Bruno Pereirinha- reaction to victory

Sporting 2-0 V. Guimarães, Dec 1, 2008- Matchday 10, Liga Sagres

Lineups-
SPORTING - Rui Patrício; Pereirinha, Carriço, Polga e Grimi; João Moutinho, Miguel Veloso, Romagnoli e Izmailov; Liedson e Hélder Postiga.

Coach: Paulo Bento.

Substitutes: Tiago, Cedric Soares, Pedro Mendes, Ronny, Adrien Silva, Yannick Djaló e Rodrigo Tiuí.

V. GUIMARÃES - Nilson; Andrezinho, Gregory, Vítor Bastos e Momha; João Alves, Flávio Meireles, Wênio e Nuno Assis; Marquinho e Desmarets.

Coach: Manuel Cajuda.

Substitutes: Nuno Santos, Lionne, Márcio, Fajardo, Carlitos, Jean Coral e Roberto.

Portugal striker Helder Postiga scored the first goal of the game in the 8th minute. Will his momentum be enough to be in Queiroz's call-up list for the next Portugal game?



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Photo Helder Postiga, Sporting CP training Nov 27, 2008

Alcochete, Portugal Nov 27 2008- After yesterday's embarassing defeat at home Sporting 2-5 Barcelona, Sporting has no choice but to look ahead to this weekend's league game against V. Guimarães. Guys, "levantar a cabeça!" (Chin-up)

It's sad that my favorite team Sporting CP had to concede 5 goals at home. Granted one was an own-goal by Caneira. Sporting already played twice against Manchester United and didn't concede more than 2 goals from them.

On the other hand, I'm glad Miguel Veloso scored. Helder Postiga coming on in the 70th minute tried but couldn't score.

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