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[DaRosa]

Originally Posted by UltraViseu

and he is so dedicated to his country. he and eusebio are the only players i have seen shed tears for our NT.



Eusebio in tears.

Great comparison, except I think Eusebio cried because he carried Portugal on his back, while Ronaldo cried to show his sensitive side for the ladies lol

[DaRosa]

I think Deco, in particular, is a huge factor in achieving portugal's success in the upcoming WC. Take in mind, he's a little bit youth, and a little bit experience.

[hanuma]

Would be great to see what Frank thinks....give a direct comparison of the teams.

Which players in this squad would get into the 66 one?

[hanuma]

Good thread by the way.

On form leading up to the World Cup I think the team would have to be this;

Figo Tiago Petit Simao
............Deco
..........Pauleta

[hanuma]

I don't understand why it would be...considering the talent you have at youth level I would say in 4 years time you could have a better oppertunity.

[hanuma]

..................................Vale
Nelson............Andrade.....Carvalho......Ferrei ra
Quaresma....Fernandes.......Tiago.......Ronaldo
...............................Moutinho
.................................Vaz Te

I'm sure other players will develop and you have some fantastic Under 18 players who could be great understudies.

[hanuma]

Absolutely right....difference being Steven Gerrard is better cover for him than Meira is for Andrade.

[DaRosa]

Originally Posted by hanuma

..................................Vale
Nelson............Andrade.....Carvalho......Ferrei ra
Quaresma....Fernandes.......Tiago.......Ronaldo
...............................Moutinho
.................................Vaz Te

I'm sure other players will develop and you have some fantastic Under 18 players who could be great understudies.

I Like this formation

[Bento]

Rui Costa started game one in 2002. The final two games Paulo Bento was prefered as a trinco and Joao Pinto Played attacking mid.

[Bento]

Numeração das camisolas da Selecção Nacional:

1 - Ricardo
2 - Paulo Ferreira
3 - Marco Caneira
4 - Ricardo Costa
5 - Fernando Meira
6 - Costinha
7 - Luís Figo
8 - Petit
9 - Pauleta
10 - Hugo Viana
11 - Simão Sabrosa
12 - Quim
13 - Miguel
14 - Nuno Valente
15 - Luís Boa Morte
16 - Ricardo Carvalho
17 - Cristiano Ronaldo
18 - Maniche
19 - Tiago
20 - Deco
21 - Nuno Gomes
22 - Bruno Vale
23 - Hélder Postiga

[Bento]

So i guess Portugal will not be starting 1-11. Good for Viana getting the #10.

[Bento]

why would this be our last hope. we look so good for the future. this squad isnt even as good as it could be.

[Bento]

but i dont know why Deco didnt get 10 and why Nuno Valente and Carvahlo who will start are stuck with their crappy numbers, amongst others.

[rvr]

Whats the big deal? as if it was going to change the way they play...

[UltraViseu]

These are the assigned numbers.


1 - Ricardo
2 - Paulo Ferreira
3 - Marco Caneira
4 - Ricardo Costa
5 - Fernando Meira
6 - Costinha
7 - Luís Figo
8 - Petit
9 - Pauleta
10 - Hugo Viana
11 - Simão Sabrosa
12 - Quim
13 - Miguel
14 - Nuno Valente
15 - Luís Boa Morte
16 - Ricardo Carvalho
17 - Cristiano Ronaldo
18 - Maniche
19 - Tiago
20 - Deco
21 - Nuno Gomes
22 - Bruno Vale
23 - Hélder Postiga