ex Benfica players/coach's thread - TalkSoccer.net

**Frank Cunha** · 21-01-2005, 02:56 AM

Manuel Fernandes a starter for Benfica was voted the best player of the Vale International tournament playing for Portugal B team

http://www.fpf.pt/noticias.php?suba...t_from=&ucat=2&

his also starting for Benfica in the spot left by Tiago at Chelsea

Mourinho already made a offer for Manuel Fernandes

**Frank Cunha** · 21-01-2005, 03:46 AM

just got these from another portuguese fan

I think it would be a mistake if Scolari doesn't call up Manuel Fernandes. He has been in my opinion one of the steadiest midfielders in the SuperLiga this year. Considering he is only 18 years old and playing like a veteran, for this kid, the sky's the limit. He's one of those players from Benfica that I would love to see @ Porto. Scolari needs to call him up NOW because, Costinha, Petit and Maniche are not getting any younger and he's sure to replace one of these guys in the midfield... and BTW Mourinho has said something that I've said a few months ago: he reminds me of a young Makekele!

**Frank Cunha** · 03-02-2005, 08:47 PM

U18 Manuel Fernandes got the call for the national team, his been the sensation of the superliga

Scolari has just announced the roster for the upcoming friendly versus Ireland:

SL Benfica: Quim, Petit, Manuel Fernandes, Nuno Gomes, Simão
Sporting CP: Ricardo, Hugo Viana
VFB Stuttgart: Fernando Meira
RC Deportivo: Jorge Andrade
Valência CF: Caneira
Chelsea FC: Paulo Ferreira, Tiago
Vitória SC: Rogério Matias
FC Barcelona: Deco
FC Porto: Costinha
Manchester United FC: Cristiano Ronaldo
Fulham FC: Boa Morte
Paris St. Germain: Pauleta

Congrats go to Manuel Fernandes, who will be making his 1st cap for the 'AA' squad. Hugo Viana, Fernando Meira and Rogerio Matias also earned well deserved call-ups. Postiga and Jorge Ribeiro are noticably off the list.

**Lemmy** · 08-02-2005, 03:24 PM

Pauleta?:

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**Frank Cunha** · 14-03-2005, 02:21 AM

no longer rumors, its in black and white the next season replacement for Luisao going to Inter

http://www.ojogo.pt/21-21/Artigo453735.htm
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**Frank Cunha** · 15-03-2005, 07:28 PM

http://www.uefa.com/footballcentral/...Id=288183.html

**Frank Cunha** · 23-03-2005, 04:12 PM

Benfica defensive midfield was promoted to the portuguese A national team, for games with Canada and World Cup qualify against Slovakia, his going to replace veteran Petit

**Frank Cunha** · 29-03-2005, 02:35 PM

www.ojogo.pt

http://www.ojogo.pt/21-36/Artigo457255.htm

Morrison · 02-05-2005, 08:29 PM

ridiculous to pay 18 million euros for Manuel Fernandes..

its the same when Mourinho bought Carvalho, Ferreira and Tiago for £ 41.2m / € 60.7m / $ 78m. If Chelsea have someone else manager so they have never pay this ridiculous amount.

**Frank Cunha** · 02-05-2005, 08:58 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Morrison
ridiculous to pay 18 million euros for Manuel Fernandes..

its the same when Mourinho bought Carvalho, Ferreira and Tiago for £ 41.2m / € 60.7m / $ 78m. If Chelsea have someone else manager so they have never pay this ridiculous amount.

you know a lot about portuguese soccer, but Mourinho rather have working players then stars like Figo

**Frank Cunha** · 30-05-2005, 12:00 PM

his going to report on time,

**Frank Cunha** · 30-05-2005, 12:05 PM

Benfica new signee Diego, ex Fluminense will report to Benfica after the U20 world cup

**Frank Cunha** · 17-06-2005, 01:42 AM

2 year deal for the LW

http://www.ojogo.pt/21-116/index.htm

**Frank Cunha** · 18-06-2005, 11:22 PM

its official
http://www.uefa.com/footballcentral/...Id=310312.html

**MUFC** · 18-06-2005, 11:55 PM

Thought you signed Portos diego for a second, good to see young players coming in.