Club career
Miguel started his career with C.F. Estrela da Amadora as a winger, then moved to S.L. Benfica, making the transition to right midfielder and then right back (by the hand of former Benfica player Fernando Chalana, in his only game as a transition coach) - the position that ultimately brought him worldwide recognition.
Miguel joined Valencia CF in August 2005 for a €7.5 million fee. Fully established as first-choice, he signed a new five-year contract with the team in September 2007.
International career
A Portuguese international since making his debut against Italy on 12 February 2003, Miguel played for his country squad in UEFA Euro 2004, where Portugal were defeated in the final by Greece, and at the 2006 FIFA World Cup.
In Euro 2008, he backed up José Bosingwa, and only appeared in the group stage 2–0 loss against hosts Switzerland.
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Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
All you need to know
The Man
Arsenal fan who grew up in London before studying mathematics and management at Cambridge. Able and unassuming – "an unspectacular suit", according to Henry Winter, Watmore spent 20 years at Accenture, becoming the UK managing director, before eventually moving into Whitehall as head of the e-government unit in the Cabinet Office. Stayed out of the spotlight in the Prime Minister’s Delivery Unit, and the Department for Innovation, Universities and Skills before joining the FA. Big music fan, and particularly keen on the Sex Pistols.
The Rumours
Sources have claimed there wasn't "one single issue" behind Watmore's resignation, rather that a series of frustrations prompted him to walk away. Those frustrations are rumoured to include the inability to overhaul the FA's disciplinary system, and the proposed staging of a Saracens match at Wembley on April 17. He is also reported to have clashed with Sir Dave Richards, the Premier League chairman.
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Saturday, March 20, 2010
Duda (Portuguese footballer)
Having grown through the ranks of Vitória de Guimarães, Duda had not yet played one single competitive senior game, when he was sold to Cádiz CF, then in the third-tier of Spanish football. In 2001–02, he switched to top flight Málaga CF and, after a loan move to Segunda División Levante UD, was everpresent in a team that achieved two consecutive 10th league places, also appearing in the UEFA Cup via the Intertoto.
In 2005–06, involved in a bitter contract dispute, Duda featured scarcely throughout the season as Málaga was relegated and, during the summer joined Andalusia neighbours Sevilla FC. Incidentally, his arrival coincided with the emergence of another left-footed player, Antonio Puerta (whom played as either left back or midfielder); after Puerta's demise the following season, Duda also played backup, to Diego Capel.
With Capel firmly established as first-choice, Duda was loaned for 2008–09 to an old acquaintance, Málaga, in August 2008. During the season, he was an instrumental offensive element as the club narrowly missed on UEFA Cup qualification, with countryman Eliseu often playing in the other wing.
In late August 2009, after intense negotiations, Duda moved permanently to Málaga on a four-year contract, with Sevilla benefitting from a percentage of any future sale.
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In 2005–06, involved in a bitter contract dispute, Duda featured scarcely throughout the season as Málaga was relegated and, during the summer joined Andalusia neighbours Sevilla FC. Incidentally, his arrival coincided with the emergence of another left-footed player, Antonio Puerta (whom played as either left back or midfielder); after Puerta's demise the following season, Duda also played backup, to Diego Capel.
With Capel firmly established as first-choice, Duda was loaned for 2008–09 to an old acquaintance, Málaga, in August 2008. During the season, he was an instrumental offensive element as the club narrowly missed on UEFA Cup qualification, with countryman Eliseu often playing in the other wing.
In late August 2009, after intense negotiations, Duda moved permanently to Málaga on a four-year contract, with Sevilla benefitting from a percentage of any future sale.
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Thursday, March 18, 2010
Rolando (Portuguese footballer)
After beginning his career in the youth ranks of lowly S.C. Campomaiorense, Rolando finished his football formation with Lisbon's C.F. Os Belenenses, which he joined at nearly 18. In his first division debut, on 28 August 2004, he played 90 minutes and scored a goal in a 3–0 home win against C.S. Marítimo; he went on to become an essential defensive figure onwards, appearing in all 30 matches in 2007–08, as the club finished in eighth place.
On 15 April 2008, F.C. Porto confirmed that Rolando had agreed to part ways with Belenenses and join them on a four-year contract. In his first season, he quickly beat competition from veteran Pedro Emanuel, partnering Bruno Alves in the centre.
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On 15 April 2008, F.C. Porto confirmed that Rolando had agreed to part ways with Belenenses and join them on a four-year contract. In his first season, he quickly beat competition from veteran Pedro Emanuel, partnering Bruno Alves in the centre.
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Tuesday, March 16, 2010
Bruno Alves
Bruno Eduardo Regufe Alves (born 27 November 1981 in Póvoa de Varzim) is a Portuguese footballer who currently plays for F.C. Porto, as a central defender.
Alves is noted for his strength, tough tackling and aerial ability, and is the younger brother of another footballer, AEK Athens' Geraldo, also a central defender. He has paternal Brazilian ancestry.
After three consecutive loans, two in Portugal and another in the Greek Super League with AEK Athens, Alves returned to F.C. Porto in 2005–06, extending his contract until 2010, and battling for a first-team spot with Ricardo Costa and João Paulo. He played in seven league matches for the eventual champions, but was infamously sent off on 15 October 2005, in the 2–0 home loss against S.L. Benfica, after headbutting Nuno Gomes.
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Alves is noted for his strength, tough tackling and aerial ability, and is the younger brother of another footballer, AEK Athens' Geraldo, also a central defender. He has paternal Brazilian ancestry.
After three consecutive loans, two in Portugal and another in the Greek Super League with AEK Athens, Alves returned to F.C. Porto in 2005–06, extending his contract until 2010, and battling for a first-team spot with Ricardo Costa and João Paulo. He played in seven league matches for the eventual champions, but was infamously sent off on 15 October 2005, in the 2–0 home loss against S.L. Benfica, after headbutting Nuno Gomes.
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Monday, March 15, 2010
Portugal national under-21 team
The Portugal national under-21 football team is the national under-21 football team of Portugal and is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF). They are nicknamed "Esperanças." Esperança means hope, thus they are Portugal's hopes for the future. In sports, "Esperança" comes before "Senior".
Following the realignment of UEFA's youth competitions in 1976, the Portuguese under-21 team was formed. Until 1994, the team had a rather poor record – failing to qualify for each of the first eight UEFA under-21 Championships. Since 1994, the team has improved its record greatly, qualifying for five of the next seven tournaments, including the 2006 finals.
Having qualified for the 2006 tournament finals, UEFA announced that Portugal would host the finals in May and June. From 2007 onwards, host nations will be announced before the qualification stage and will not need to qualify.
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Since the under-21 competition rules insist that players must be 21 or under at the start of a two year competition, technically it is an under-23 competition. For this reason, Portugal's record in the preceding under-23 competitions is also shown.
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Following the realignment of UEFA's youth competitions in 1976, the Portuguese under-21 team was formed. Until 1994, the team had a rather poor record – failing to qualify for each of the first eight UEFA under-21 Championships. Since 1994, the team has improved its record greatly, qualifying for five of the next seven tournaments, including the 2006 finals.
Having qualified for the 2006 tournament finals, UEFA announced that Portugal would host the finals in May and June. From 2007 onwards, host nations will be announced before the qualification stage and will not need to qualify.
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Since the under-21 competition rules insist that players must be 21 or under at the start of a two year competition, technically it is an under-23 competition. For this reason, Portugal's record in the preceding under-23 competitions is also shown.
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Friday, March 12, 2010
Top scorer Pauleta (47)
Pedro Miguel Carreiro Resendes, OIH (born 28 April 1973 in Ponta Delgada, Azores), commonly known as Pauleta (Portuguese pronunciation: [pauˈletɐ]), is a former Portuguese professional footballer, who played as a striker.
Pauleta scored 47 goals in 88 matches for the Portuguese national team, a national record at the time of his retirement. He played for his country in UEFA Euro 2000, the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup.
When selected for the latter competition, he was the only player to have never played in the Portuguese first division, having spent most of his professional career in Spain and France (12 years).
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Pauleta scored 47 goals in 88 matches for the Portuguese national team, a national record at the time of his retirement. He played for his country in UEFA Euro 2000, the 2002 FIFA World Cup, Euro 2004 and the 2006 World Cup.
When selected for the latter competition, he was the only player to have never played in the Portuguese first division, having spent most of his professional career in Spain and France (12 years).
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Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Euro 1992 qualifying
During the draws for the Euro 1992 qualifying, the Netherlands was seen as the strongest team besides Portugal. Greece, Finland and Malta were the other teams. With five wins and eleven points, the Portuguese ended second behind the Dutch, who had two more points than Portugal. A famous result in this campaign was the 1–0 home win against the Dutch.
They participated in the friendly 1992 U.S. Cup along with the host, USA, Italy and Ireland in a round robin tournament. Portugal finished last with one point (six behind winners United States) from a draw with Italy (0–0). The other two games were defeats with USA (1–0) and the Republic of Ireland (2–0).
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For the ’94 World Cup qualification, Portugal played in the same group as Estonia, Italy, Malta, Scotland and Switzerland for the two highest places. They disappointed, ending in third with fourteen points and six wins, just two points behind winner’s Italy and one behind second-placed Switzerland. In the last game of the round, Portugal were defeated by Italy in Milan. The Selecção managed to win 1–0 against Switzerland and 5–0 against the Scots, both were home wins. The then manager, Carlos Queiroz, blamed the Football Federation for this failure, saying that "They should clean the mess that the Federation has."
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They participated in the friendly 1992 U.S. Cup along with the host, USA, Italy and Ireland in a round robin tournament. Portugal finished last with one point (six behind winners United States) from a draw with Italy (0–0). The other two games were defeats with USA (1–0) and the Republic of Ireland (2–0).
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For the ’94 World Cup qualification, Portugal played in the same group as Estonia, Italy, Malta, Scotland and Switzerland for the two highest places. They disappointed, ending in third with fourteen points and six wins, just two points behind winner’s Italy and one behind second-placed Switzerland. In the last game of the round, Portugal were defeated by Italy in Milan. The Selecção managed to win 1–0 against Switzerland and 5–0 against the Scots, both were home wins. The then manager, Carlos Queiroz, blamed the Football Federation for this failure, saying that "They should clean the mess that the Federation has."
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Monday, March 1, 2010
Eduardo dos Reis Carvalho
Eduardo dos Reis Carvalho, (born 19 September 1982 in Mirandela), simply known as Eduardo, is a Portuguese footballer who currently plays as a goalkeeper for S.C. Braga in the Portuguese Liga.
Club career
Eduardo had to wait patiently until his mid-twenties to make the breakthrough into top-flight football. A product of Sporting Clube de Braga's youth system, he first appeared in Portugal's first division during 2006–07, when he served a six-month loan to lowly S.C. Beira-Mar.
In the following season, Eduardo was also loaned, this time to Vitória de Setúbal, and was as a key player in a Carlos Carvalhal-led side that conquered the inaugural Portuguese League Cup, thus qualifying for the UEFA Cup, with a man-of-the-match display in the final against Sporting Clube de Portugal, saving three kicks in the penalty shootout.
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International career
Eduardo returned to Braga in 2008–09, playing in all the league matches, while doing the same in the Minho side's UEFA Cup round-of-16 run.
After UEFA Euro 2008, Eduardo was called for new national team coach Carlos Queiroz for the 2010 World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Denmark, where he played understudy to Quim.
He made his full debut on 11 February 2009, in a friendly match with Finland, playing the first 60 minutes in a 1–0 home win, and remained the starter throughout the remainder of the qualifying campaign.
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Club career
Eduardo had to wait patiently until his mid-twenties to make the breakthrough into top-flight football. A product of Sporting Clube de Braga's youth system, he first appeared in Portugal's first division during 2006–07, when he served a six-month loan to lowly S.C. Beira-Mar.
In the following season, Eduardo was also loaned, this time to Vitória de Setúbal, and was as a key player in a Carlos Carvalhal-led side that conquered the inaugural Portuguese League Cup, thus qualifying for the UEFA Cup, with a man-of-the-match display in the final against Sporting Clube de Portugal, saving three kicks in the penalty shootout.
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International career
Eduardo returned to Braga in 2008–09, playing in all the league matches, while doing the same in the Minho side's UEFA Cup round-of-16 run.
After UEFA Euro 2008, Eduardo was called for new national team coach Carlos Queiroz for the 2010 World Cup qualifiers against Malta and Denmark, where he played understudy to Quim.
He made his full debut on 11 February 2009, in a friendly match with Finland, playing the first 60 minutes in a 1–0 home win, and remained the starter throughout the remainder of the qualifying campaign.
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