World Cup 2010 Portugal Football Blog

European nation Portugal have revealed images of their new away shirt that they will be wearing at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
The team had a rocky qualification campaign which only saw them narrowly qualify for the tournament in June. After being 4th for most of the campaign, Portugal made a late burst that saw [...]

European nation Portugal has revealed the designs of the new home and away shirts that they will be wearing at the 2010 World Cup in South Africa.
The team had a rocky qualification campaign which only saw them narrowly qualify for the tournament in June. After being 4th for most of the campaign, Portugal made a [...]

A second half goal from Raul Meireles was enough to book Portugal’s place at the 2010 World Cup against a surprisingly lacklustre Bosnia and Herzegovina side.
Following a solid 1-0 victory at home against their lesser known opponents, the Portuguese knew that a goal in Bosnia would ensure that the hosts would have to score three [...]

After achieving only 6 points in 5 games, Portugal face serious danger of not classifying to the World Cup next year. From bad coach leadership to poor form of top players, there are many explanations for what can be the worst result of the national team in the decade.
Felipão’s Era and Carlos Queiroz
After winning the [...]

The Portuguese Football Federation have hit out at Chelsea for the timing of their announcement as Scolari being their new manager.
Chelsea confirmed on 11th June that Scolari would be their new manager, shortly after Portugal beat Czech Republic in the 2nd Matchday of Group A. Portugal then went on to lose 3-2 to Germany in [...]

Luiz Felipe Scolari does not believe delaying his announcement to join Chelsea would’ve prevented Portugal from suffering elimation from Euro 2008.
The Portuguese were outclassed 3-2 by the Germans in Basle, but Scolari is refusing to blame the announcement of his agreement to join Chelsea, instead admitting that it was his side’s defensive mistakes that cost them a [...]

Another lacklustre Portugal side became the first of the last eight to crash out of Euro 2008. The Portuguese were outclassed by the Germans, whose efficient passing play saw them score some fantastic goals and book their place in the semis with a match against either Turkey or Croatia.
Three-time winners Germany started the game brightly and created [...]

After a lacklustre performance against the co-hosts Switzerland, Chelsea bound coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will bring back the star names for Portugal as they look to beat Germany in the quarter finals at St. Jakob-Park in Basle.
Scolari has confirmed he will make eight changes to the side that lost to the Swiss, bringing back Cristiano [...]

It would be fair to say there was a slightly more entertaining match going on in Group A than this one, but nevertheless the dead rubber game of Group A did provide a bit of a shock, as co-hosts Switzerland were victorious 2-0 over Portugal.
Being in the knowledge that they weren’t going to progress to the [...]

Chelsea Football Club have confirmed in the past few hours that Portugal’s world cup winning Brazilian head coach, Luiz Felipe Scolari, will become their new manager after Euro 2008.
Scolari, who is currently trying win Portugal their first ever European Championship, has agreed the offer to occupy the so far vacant managerial post at Stamford Bridge.
A club statement read: [...]