EURO 2020: Reigning, Defending, Champions Of Europe General Discussion

Discussion in 'Portugal: National Teams' started by GoodDead, Nov 20, 2018.

  1. Joe Martelo

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    CDC Montalegre
    Portugal
    Sep 30, 2019
    yes but we should still qualify.
     
  2. Ofori

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    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    Yeah I have no doubt but you guys are facing the reigning World Cup Champions France in a Euro 2016 rematch in group stage and then Germany is back on the come up with their restructured firepower and the 4th team in the group still has to be determined by playoff
     
  3. Joe Martelo

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    CDC Montalegre
    Portugal
    Sep 30, 2019
    yes and the other teams are facing the reigning European champions and nations league winners...

    In 2021 Portugal can portentially have an even better team with Bruno fernandes, Bernardo, and Felix getting more experience.

    Portugal will be a strong candidate for euro 2021 and World Cup 2022.

    I think after 2022, ronaldo May retire .
     
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  4. Ofori

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    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    I agree Portugal for me is definitely a dark horse to repeat as European champions especially if Ronaldo carries the team on his back single handedly but for Qatar 2022 Portugal is a favorite as far as potentials who could win it all
     
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  5. verde-rubro

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    C.S.Maritimo + Liverpool FC
    Portugal
    Jan 15, 2005
    LONDON
    Club:
    Liverpool FC
    Nat'l Team:
    Portugal
    Raphael Guerreiro With another goal that’s 3 goals now in 2 games
     
  6. Joe Martelo

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    CDC Montalegre
    Portugal
    Sep 30, 2019
    I sort of agree, I’m actually thinking we may be a stronger candidate for Qatar 2022 especially as it will be played in the winter which quite frankly is probably better for CR7.
     
  7. Joe Martelo

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    CDC Montalegre
    Portugal
    Sep 30, 2019
    there is an article on a bola which notes that Eduardo Quaresma is related to the Brazilian legend Zico (one of the best players of all time).

    for those who don’t know, Zico has recent Portuguese heritage and I believe is a dual citizen. He is also supposedly a fan of Sporting.
     
  8. Ofori

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    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    Plus with a core of Cancelo, Sanches, Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva, etc let's just say that even without CR7 they still are a deep enough team but with CR7 they are formidable
     
  9. Joe Martelo

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    CDC Montalegre
    Portugal
    Sep 30, 2019
    Yes and Fabio Silva from Porto will have more experience , he will be the best pure striker Portugal has produced at least since Pauleta.
     
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  10. Ofori

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    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    I wonder if Portugal is hosting any games for EURO 2021 in Lisbon
     
  11. Joe Martelo

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    CDC Montalegre
    Portugal
    Sep 30, 2019
    There are no plans for Portugal to host any euro matches , unfortunately.
     
  12. Ofori

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    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    That kinda sucks but then again I don't think it will really matter just as long as CR7 is there
     
  13. Jonathan Pimentel

    Aug 29, 2013
    Club:
    SL Benfica
    I think the year delay for Euro 2020 benefits Portugal. Unfortunately, it also benefits other nations such as the Netherlands who would have been short handed. It also allows nations like Germany to continue their resurgence.

    Interesting point about Qatar, though. It being played in the winter would certainly benefit Ronaldo, but, truthfully, in another 2 years or so how much more will he have declined, and at that point, how much better will he be in comparison to the guys place on the bench he is taking just because his name is Ronaldo? Interesting nonetheless.

    My biggest concern for Portugal moving forward... CB.. aside from Dias, i dont see any guys on the verge of big club/world class status. Just guys with 'potential'
     
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  14. Ofori

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    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    Yeah I mean Ronaldo after Euro 2021 he could decide to end his international career and if he does, then where does Portugal go from there?
     
  15. Ofori

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    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    But for a more updated Final 23 Man squad for Qatar for Portugal

    Starting XI (4-4-2 formation)

    GK- Rui Patricio
    LB- Raphael Guerriero
    CB- Ferro
    CB- Ruben Dias
    RB- Nelson Semedo
    CDM- Danilo Pereira
    CM- Bruno Fernandes
    LM- Renato Sanches
    RM- Bernardo Silva
    LS- Joao Felix
    RS- Cristiano Ronaldo

    Bench

    GK- Marafona, Jose Sa
    LB- Mario Rui, Ricardo Pereira
    CB- Domingos Duarte
    RB- Joao Cancelo
    CM- William Carvalho
    AM- Joao Mario, Bruma
    FW- Andre Silva, Goncalo Guedes, Diogo Jota
     
  16. Joe Martelo

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    CDC Montalegre
    Portugal
    Sep 30, 2019
    You are forgetting Eduardo Quaresma who is a top quality young CB.
     
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  17. Ofori

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    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    Eduardo Quaresma I never thought about him but is he really good
     
  18. HandofAbel

    HandofAbel Member

    Liverpool FC
    Portugal
    Jun 19, 2017
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    Nat'l Team:
    Portugal
    Eduardo Quaresma looks promising indeed, but he just turned 18 years old. I’m not sure I’d look to him being full time a national team option in Qatar.
     
  19. Ofori

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    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    By Qatar 2022 he will be 20 years old in the next 2 years...I think I can see him being a full timer by then
     
  20. Ofori

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    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    EURO 2021 basically for Portugal is like a dress rehearsal for Qatar 2022 and for Cristiano, he can use Qatar 2022 as his "Last Dance" much like Michael Jordan did for the Chicago Bulls.
     
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  21. Area 51

    Area 51 Member+

    Sep 5, 2009
    Club:
    Manchester United FC
    Uefa.TV has a catalogue of free games from past Euro's to watch, both club and country.

    Many of them include Portugal:

    Portugal England Euro 2000
    Portugal France Euro 2000
    Portugal Holland Euro 2004
    Portugal Greece (final) Euro 2004
    Portugal Germany Euro 2008
    Portugal Denmark Euro 2012
    Portugal Hungary Euro 2016

    I've watched them all over the period of the last month, except the 2004 final...I haven't been able to gather the wherewithal to gut that one out since the actual game.
     
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  22. Ofori

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    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    I think the one most Portuguese people watch is UEFA EURO 2016
     
  23. SCP_16

    SCP_16 Member+

    Aug 8, 2004
    Bay Area
    Club:
    Sporting CP Lisbon
    Nat'l Team:
    Portugal

    Same. "Hey, we brought on Rui Costa to score a crucial goal against England in the quarter finals. Let's leave him on the bench for all 90 minutes against Greece". Scolari is an idiot.
     
  24. Ofori

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    Inter Milan
    Ghana
    May 9, 2020
    Well he may be but with him as your coach didn't you guys make it to the Final of EURO 2004 and didn't you guys make it to the Semi Final of Germany 2006 and make it to the Quarter Final of EURO 2008 with Scolari as manager? I would call that a pretty good run as Portugal manager
     
  25. SCP21

    SCP21 Member+

    Jul 1, 2011
    Club:
    Sporting CP Lisbon
    I count zero titles there. With Figo, Ronaldo, Deco, and Carvalho on the same team.
     

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