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Porto Keen On Atletico Mineiro's Eder Luis - Report (Goal.com)

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 10:24:13 +0000

The Brazilian forward could be on his way to Portugal...

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Racing Santander Coach Miguel Angel Portugal Satisfied Despite Deportivo Defeat (Goal.com)

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 19:40:16 +0000

The new man in charge was pleased despite the loss..

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Sporting 0-0 Benfica: Honours Even In Lisbon Stalemate (Goal.com)

Sat, 28 Nov 2009 23:47:15 +0000

Portugal's glamour game ends in disappointing draw with both sides cancelling each other out...

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Africa Nations Cup Hosts Angola Begin Training In Portugal (Goal.com)

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 16:43:14 +0000

The Palancas Negras begin their final preparations for the Nations Cup...

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Portugal Can Win The 2010 World Cup - Eduardo (Goal.com)

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 14:43:13 +0000

The Portuguese shot stopper is full of confidence that Portugal can go all the way in South Africa...

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Hosting 2010 World Cup Could Mean A Lot For African Football - Portugal Coach Carlos Queiroz (Goal.com)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 14:59:15 +0000

The Portugal coach has made it clear that hosting the World Cup could be very important for African football...

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Juventus Continue To Monitor Valencia Defender Miguel - Report (Goal.com)

Thu, 26 Nov 2009 11:48:17 +0000

Ferrara is keen to bolster his squad in the wake of Champions League disappointment, and he is ready to turn to an experienced Portugal international...

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Ronaldo back from injury layoff for Real Madrid

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:31:06 +0000

Cristiano Ronaldo has returned after nearly two months due to injury, coming on as a second-half substitute in Real Madrid's Champions League match against FC Zurich. The Portugal winger, who hasn't played for Madrid since injuring an ankle in a Champions League win over Marseille on Sept. 30, was brought on for Raul Gonzalez in the 70th minute of Wednesday's Group C match at Santiago Bernabeu stadium. Ronaldo is Madrid's leading scorer in Europe this season with four goals.

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Ronaldo back from injury layoff for Real Madrid (AP)

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:22:27 +0000

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LIVE: FC Porto vs. Chelsea

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 19:32:02 +0000

First place in the Champions League's Group D is up for grabs as Chelsea travels to face Porto LIVE in Portugal.

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Ronaldo returns as Real Madrid plays Zurich (AP)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 12:33:22 +0000

Cristiano Ronaldo will make his return from a long injury layoff Wednesday when Real Madrid plays FC Zurich in a Champions League match that could improve the Spanish side's prospects of advancing from Group C. The Portugal winger has been out of action since Oct. 10 because of an ankle injury, but is set to play some part at the Santiago Bernabeu stadium as the Spanish leaders look to clinch a...

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Racing Santander Coach Portugal Bemoans Disallowed Goal Against Real Madrid (Goal.com)

Sun, 22 Nov 2009 06:30:28 +0000

His first game in charge could have been much sweeter, but for the linesman...

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Official: Benfica Snap Up Former Manchester United Forward Evandro Brandao (Goal.com)

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:14:11 +0000

The promising youngster has returned to Portugal on a free transfer...

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Official: Racing Santander Appoint Miguel Angel Portugal As New Coach (Goal.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:10:15 +0000

The trainer has returned to los Racinguistas' bench after signing an 18-month contract...

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BRIEF-Soccer-Racing Santander appoint Portugal as coach (Reuters)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:58:19 +0000

Racing Santander have appointed Miguel Angel Portugal as coach, the La Liga club said on their website (www.realracingclub.es) on Thursday.

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Carlos Queiroz Praises 'Brilliant' Portugal (Goal.com)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:40:19 +0000

The Portuguese gaffer has hailed his players for their good performance...

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Bosnians despondent after failing to reach WCup (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:37:31 +0000

The hangover from their World Cup elimination has left many Bosnians feeling disappointed in more than just the national football team. Bosnia failed to score over two legs of the World Cup playoff against Portugal, losing both matches 1-0 and going out 2-0 on aggregate. "We lost a war, we lost the past, we have no future, no jobs and now our team hit the entire woodwork of the Portuguese goal...

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Portugal makes the grade without Ronaldo (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:07:27 +0000

Portugal, it turns out, didn't need Cristiano Ronaldo to win its World Cup playoff games. With the world's most expensive player sidelined by injury, credit for reaching a third consecutive World Cup went to gutsy performances by a Portugal team that included three Brazilian-born players. Their 1-0 win in Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday, following a 1-0 win in the home leg last weekend,...

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Global Soccer: At World Cup Qualifiers, Praise for the Little Guys

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:00:16 +0000

On Wednesday night, the final curtain fell on more than two years of more than 200 nations playing their hearts out to reach the 2010 tournament finals in South Africa.

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Santander opts for Miguel Angel Portugal as coach (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 12:35:31 +0000

Racing Santander has appointed Miguel Angel Portugal as coach for the second time, replacing the fired Juan Carlos Mandia. Portugal will take over immediately and lead the club Saturday against Real Madrid. After guiding Santander to a 10th-place finish during the 2006-07 season, the 54-year-old Portugal moved to a job as technical secretary at Madrid, where he remained until the end of June.

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Portugal media so relieved after World Cup qualification (Reuters)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:29:37 +0000

Local media let out a collective sigh of relief after Portugal qualified for the World Cup finals by beating Bosnia in a playoff.

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Ronaldo still on sidelines for Real Madrid (AP)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:04:30 +0000

Cristiano Ronaldo will likely be on the sidelines for one last Real Madrid match on Saturday when the team faces Racing Santander in the Spanish league. The world's most expensive football player, who is nearing the end of a two-month recovery from an ankle injury, was given the all-clear by Madrid medical staff to return to full training on Friday, so the Portugal winger is unlikely to be...

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DIGEST / Handy Henry helps France qualify for Cup

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

France qualified for its fourth consecutive World Cup when officials missed an obvious hand ball by Thierry Henry that led to William Gallas' overtime goal in a 1-1 tie against Ireland on Wednesday night. Greece, Slovenia, Portugal, Algeria, Uruguay also...

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World Cup Roundup: A Draw Is Good Enough for Uruguay to Advance to Finals

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:26:29 +0000

Algeria, Slovenia, Greece, Portugal and Uruguay are all going to the 2010 World Cup after the final day of qualifying games around the world.

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World Cup lineup decided as last six spots taken (Reuters)

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 02:12:39 +0000

* France, Slovenia, Greece and Portugal qualify from Europe

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International Soccer | France, Greece qualify for World Cup on final day

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:51:04 +0000

William Gallas scored a disputed overtime goal that lifted France over Ireland and into next year's World Cup. Greece, Slovenia, Portugal and Algeria also advanced to next year's tournament Wednesday on the final day of qualifying.

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Has Queiroz Found The Correct Balance for Portugal? (Goal.com)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:49:11 +0000

It was a long road, but the Portuguese have finally ensure their place in South Africa...

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Raul Meireles & Carlos Queiroz Happy As Portugal Defeat Bosnia Qualify For World Cup (Goal.com)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:39:15 +0000

Self belief secures a seat in South Africa for the Portuguese...

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Portugal complete World Cup recovery with playoff win (Reuters)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:24:47 +0000

Portugal manager Carlos Queiroz could afford to breathe a sigh of relief after his team completed a remarkable World Cup recovery by overcoming Bosnia on Wednesday to reach next year's finals.

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France qualifies for World Cup on contentious goal (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:01:28 +0000

France scored a contentious extra-time goal to secure a 1-1 draw against Ireland on Wednesday and qualify for the World Cup alongside Portugal, Slovenia, Greece and Algeria. France was heading to a 1-0 loss and penalty shootout when captain Thierry Henry slapped the ball with his hand to stop it going out of play and again to set it up for a cross that William Gallas headed in to secure the draw.

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France qualifies for World Cup on contentious goal

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:55:38 +0000

France scored a contentious extra-time goal to secure a 1-1 draw against Ireland on Wednesday to qualify for the World Cup alongside Portugal, Slovenia, Greece and Algeria. France was heading to a 1-0 loss and penalty shootout when captain Thierry Henry slapped the ball with his hand to stop it going out of play and again to set it up for a cross that William Gallas headed in to secure the draw.

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Bosnia-Herzegovina 0-1 Portugal: Portugal Qualify For World Cup With Comfortable Win (Goal.com)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:19:13 +0000

The Bosnians couldn't do enough...

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Player Ratings: Bosnia 0-1 Portugal (Goal.com)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:19:13 +0000

Portugal booked their spot in South Africa at the expense of Bosnia, and Goal.com was on hand to rate all the players...

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Portugal reaches World Cup for 3rd time in row (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:54:47 +0000

Portugal qualified for the World Cup for the third time in a row on Wednesday, beating Bosnia 1-0 thanks to Raul Meireles' second-half goal in the second leg. Portugal beat Bosnia 1-0 on Saturday in the first leg in Lisbon on a goal by Bruno Alves. Nani's pass found Meireles, whose low shot in the 56th minute sent Portugal to South Africa next year.

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Portugal reaches World Cup by beating Bosnia 1-0

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:51:22 +0000

Portugal qualified for its third straight World Cup on Wednesday, beating Bosnia 1-0 after Raul Meireles' second-half goal in the second leg. Meireles' low shot in the 56th minute from Nani's pass gave Portugal a 2-0 win on aggregate to advance to next year's tournament in South Africa. Portugal beat Bosnia 1-0 on Saturday in the first leg in Lisbon.

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Portugal reaches World Cup by beating Bosnia 1-0 (AP)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:50:31 +0000

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Bosnia-Herzegovina 0-1 Portugal: Meireles winner

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:48:41 +0000

Portugal qualified for next year's World Cup finals when they beat Bosnia 1-0 in the second leg of their playoff in Zenica on Wednesday.

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Portugal overcome Bosnia to reach World Cup (Reuters)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:44:15 +0000

* Portugal secure 2-0 aggregate win

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Portugal qualify for 2010 World Cup finals (Reuters)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:43:58 +0000

Portugal qualified for next year's World Cup finals when they beat Bosnia 1-0 in the second leg of their playoff in Zenica on Wednesday.

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Bosnia 0 Portugal 1 - World Cup playoff result (Reuters)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:43:24 +0000

Bosnia 0 Portugal 1 - 2010 World Cup qualifying European playoff result.

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Bosnia 0 Portugal 0 - World Cup playoff halftime (Reuters)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:37:40 +0000

Bosnia 0 Portugal 0 - 2010 World Cup qualifying European playoff halftime score.

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Bosnia 0 Portugal 0 - World Cup playoff latest (Reuters)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:51:58 +0000

Bosnia 0 Portugal 0 - 2010 World Cup qualifying European playoff latest.

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Bosnia v Portugal -teams (Reuters)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:35:12 +0000

Teams for Wednesday's second leg of the World Cup European qualifying playoff between Bosnia and Portugal at Bilino Polje Stadium.

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Portugal Duo Deco & Bruno Alves Fit For Bosnia-Herzegovina Clash (Goal.com)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:48:15 +0000

The Porto defender and Chelsea midfielder have recovered in time to feature in the crunch clash...

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Bosnia-Herzegovina To Face Portugal Without Zvjezdan Misimovic (Goal.com)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:28:11 +0000

The playmaker has been ruled out of Wednesday's game due to injury...

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DIGEST / Handy Henry helps France qualify for Cup

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:00:00 +0000

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Bosnia blow as Misimovic misses Portugal tie

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:07:23 +0000

Bosnia's hopes of overturning their 1-0 first leg defeat to Portugal in the World Cup play-offs have been heavily undermined by the news that Zvjezdan Misimovic will miss Wednesday's return fixture. > >

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Misimovic out of Bosnia's qualifier against Portugal (Reuters)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:42:21 +0000

Midfielder Zvjezdan Misimovic will miss the return leg of Bosnia's World Cup playoff against Portugal on Wednesday with a knee injury, coach Miroslav Blazevic said.

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Ronaldo passes medical tests, to train soon

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:00:47 +0000

Cristiano Ronaldo, the world's most expensive footballer, will soon resume full training after passing medical tests on his troublesome ankle. Madrid says that Ronaldo will continue with his planned recovery program until Friday when he will take part in a regular training session with the squad. Madrid did not say whether the Portugal forward would be available for Saturday's league match against Racing Santander. Dutch specialist Professor Niek van Dijk examined the 24-year-old on Tuesday.

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Portugal Midfielder Deco Doubtful For Bosnia-Herzegovina Clash (Goal.com)

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:06:20 +0000

The gifted midfielder could be forced to miss out on Wednesday's game...

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