Euro 2012 Portugal Football Blog

So, we’ve kicked off the World Cup but Portugal have not got history in the competition despite being high favourites to win the tournament, mainly due to superstar and England fans “winker”, Cristiano Ronaldo. Of course, after the recent loss of Ronaldo Manchester United replace-ee, Nani. Although, Portugal have never won the World Cup, they [...]

Euro 2004 runners up Portugal have unveiled their new 2010 home shirt that they will wear at the World Cup in June at 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]