Portugal downplays past results, euphoria from fans
Fox Sports Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:11 AM PDT
After impressive campaigns at its past two major competitions, the pressure of expectation is mounting on Portugal as the European Championship draws closer. After a runner-up finish at the 2004 Euro and a fourth-place finish at the 2006 World Cup, anything short of a trip to the semifinals will likely be seen as a disappointment for the Portuguese.
Euro-Ferreira happy to switch sides for Portugal
Reuters via Yahoo!7 Sports Thu, 05 Jun 2008 3:48 AM PDT
NEUCHATEL, Switzerland, June 5 (Reuters) - Right back Paulo Ferreira is happy to play on the left side of defence for Portugal if helps their bid to win Euro 2008.
Portugal squad
rediff.com Thu, 05 Jun 2008 7:48 AM PDT
Portugal squad penpix for Euro 2008.
Angola: Singer Carlos Do Carmo to Perform At Portugal Day Celebrations
AllAfrica.com Thu, 05 Jun 2008 8:12 AM PDT
Portuguese singer Carlos do Carmo is to sing next week, in Luanda, in a show in commemoration of the "Portugal, Camões and Communities Day", to be marked on June 10, states a press note from that country's Embassy.
Hakan Balta has no Portugal fear
UEFA News Thu, 05 Jun 2008 0:39 AM PDT
Turkey left-back Hakan Balta is not afraid of Portugal's stellar winger Cristiano Ronaldo after a superb year at Galatasaray AS that helped him into the finals squad.
Euro: Portugal under pressure
News 24 South Africa Thu, 05 Jun 2008 7:00 AM PDT
After impressive campaigns at their past two major competitions the pressure of expectation is mounting on Portugal at the European Championships.
Portugal block questions about Ronaldo’s future
The Star Wed, 04 Jun 2008 5:19 PM PDT
NEUCHATEL (Switzerland): Cristiano Ronaldo’s club future has become a taboo subject for Portugal at the European Championship.
Portugal train in front of 12,000 fanatical fans
The Star Wed, 04 Jun 2008 5:25 PM PDT
NEUCHATEL (Switzerland): Portugal’s Euro 2008 preparations were given a lift when a fanatical crowd of 12,000 turned up for an open practice session at the Maladiere Stadium on Tuesday evening.
Euro-More to Portugal than just Ronaldo, says Nihat
Deepika Wed, 04 Jun 2008 1:21 PM PDT
GENEVA, June 4 (Reuters) There is more to Portugal than Cristiano Ronaldo and Turkey will not be fooled into focusing only on him in their opening Euro 2008 Group A match on Saturday, striker Nihat Kahveci said today.
Portugal trying to stay focused amid Ronaldo soap opera
CBC Thu, 05 Jun 2008 8:26 AM PDT
Having the best player in the world in your starting lineup comes at a price, as the Portuguese national team is discovering to its peril.
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