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September 19, 2008

Scolari adds spice to Sunday's clash by admitting : "I want Ronaldo"

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Chelsea manager Luis Filipe Scolari has been quoted in several papers today as saying he would love to sign Manchester United midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo.

The pair worked together during Scolari's time as the Portuguese national team manager and supposedly had a great relationship. With the game between Chelsea and United fast approaching, this will certainly add spice to what already is going to be fantastic match. Click to continue reading...

September 3, 2008

Manchester United promote Phelan to assistant manager

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Sir Alex Ferguson has announced that his new assistant manager will be former United midfielder Mick Phelan. Succeeding Mick as first team coach is skills development expert Rene Meulensteen. The appointments, which take place with immediate effect, have been made following the departure in the summer of Carlos Queiroz to manage the Portuguese national team. Click to continue reading...

July 11, 2008

How Carlos Queiroz’s Departure Affects Manchester United

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You can't blame Carlos Queiroz one bit for answering the call from his country. He's 55 years old, and if he didn't take this job now, he may never have gotten another chance, especially with Jose Mourinho already on the record as saying he intends to finish his managerial career with the Portuguese national team. Click to continue reading...

Carlos Queiroz takes Portugal job

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Sir Alex's right hand man has stepped down as Manchester United assistant manager, again. This time he has agreed to take charge of the Portuguese national team. "I am very proud and honored to be able to go back and serve my country," the Portuguese Football Federation quoted Queiroz. The 55 year old has agreed to a 4 [. Click to continue reading...

Charlie Key Roche Is The New Portugal Boss

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For the next four years, Carlos Queiroz will be stepping out of Sir Alex Ferguson's massive shadow at Old Trafford and onto the sidelines as the manager of the Portuguese National Team. The deal, worth around three million Euros (which is like sixty eight billion US dollars at this Click to continue reading...

July 7, 2008

Man Utd rumours: Eric Cantona in, Carlos Queiroz out?

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King Eric to reclaim Old Trafford throne? With Carlos Queiroz lined up to replace Big Phil Scolari as coach of the Portuguese national team, Fergie will need a No.2. According to the ever-reliable Sunday Express, a friend of Cantona's says... Click to continue reading...

June 19, 2008

Queiroz and Ronaldo Could Be Leaving Man Utd. Together

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The Daily Star reports Sir Alex Ferguson's right-hand man is close to leaving United to coach the Portuguese national team. And that, according to sources in Lisbon, could be the decision that sends Portugal star Ronaldo to Real Madrid. Queiroz, has become unsettled because he hasn't been assured the managers position if Ferguson leaves Man U. Click to continue reading...

June 11, 2008

Official: Scolari named manager

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This just in, Portugal manager Luiz Felipe Scolari has been named Chelsea manager. Shocking news. Really.

From the Chelsea FC official Web Site...

"Chelsea Football Club is delighted to confirm that Luiz Felipe Scolari will be the club's new manager from July 1, 2008.

Felipe has great qualities.

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March 28, 2008

More on Portugal’s Greek Tragedy

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UEFA has two articles, here and here, and FIFA has one here. Phantis is reporting that Rehhagel is now poised to renew his contract through 2012. Click to continue reading...

March 27, 2008

Greece Defeats Portugal…Again

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Greece defeated Portugal yesterday in a match many were calling a replay of Greece's Euro 2004 victory. Also, just like in 2004, Karagounis scored the opener (in fact, he scored both of Greece's goals). Portugal coach Scolari says the result is "normal." Click to continue reading...

March 20, 2008

Upcoming Matches and a Few Rumors

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AEK plays Apollon Kalamarias on Sunday. Then, next week, the Greek National Team plays Portugal in a rematch of the 2004 Euro final, which Greece famously won. Best of all, it appears Gekas is back in top form for the match. Portugal's squad for the match looks like this. Rumors are circulating in Greece that (a) [. Click to continue reading...