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Vieira calls for tougher action against racists
Nov 30, 2012 06:14 EST
Former Arsenal and France midfielder Patrick Vieira on Friday urged the football authorities to adopt a zero-tolerance approach in the fight to rid the sport of racism.
Racism not a football problem: Luis Figo
Nov 28, 2012 14:59 EST
Racism is not a football problem, but a wider social ill, Portuguese star soccer player Luis Figo told AFP on Wednesday, in the wake of a succession of racial abuse scandals across European soccer.
Spain-France tops bill on day of potential upsets
Oct 16, 2012 07:08 EDT
After assembling handsome victories in Friday's matches, Europe's leading nations are likely to have their work cut out when the 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign continues on Tuesday.
Spain-France tops bill on day of potential upsets
Oct 15, 2012 18:46 EDT
After assembling handsome victories in Friday's matches, Europe's leading nations are likely to have their work cut out when the 2014 World Cup qualifying campaign continues on Tuesday.
Scolari hopes Portugal can go one better than 2004
Jun 23, 2012 12:51 EDT
Portugal stand on the threshold of making it to their first major final since their only one to date - Euro 2004 - with "just" France or Spain standing in their way at Euro 2012 after the Seleccao made it to the semi-finals.
Portuguese in must-win game with Danes
Jun 13, 2012 01:23 EDT
Portugal have yet to win this year but Wednesday's game against Denmark in Lviv, Ukraine, would be an ideal time to end that run, as they take on the side that beat them to top spot in qualifying.
Barcelona will play natural game, says Guardiola
Jan 24, 2012 17:03 EST
Barcelona manager Pep Guardiola said Tuesday that if his side was content to simply "play for a result" in Wednesday's second leg of their Spanish Cup quarter-final against holders Real Madrid they would be knocked out.
Ronaldo masterclass dashes Bosnian Euro dreams
Nov 15, 2011 17:56 EST
A double from Cristiano Ronaldo inspired Portugal to a 6-2 victory against Bosnia-Herzegovina in the second leg of their Euro 2012 play-off here on Tuesday as they secured their place at next year's finals.
Barca face AC Milan, United set Portuguese test
Aug 25, 2011 14:00 EDT
Titleholders Barcelona were pitted against seven-time winners AC Milan in the draw for the 2011/2012 Champions League group stages held here on Thursday.
Brazil youngsters chase under20 football W.Cup title
Aug 16, 2011 22:39 EDT
Brazil's youngsters have an eye on emulating their senior counterparts as they chase down a fifth world title at under20 level.
Beckham to receive BBC lifetime award
Dec 18, 2010 06:52 EST
Former England captain David Beckham is to receive the BBC Sports Personality Lifetime Achievement award on Sunday.
UEFA wants 5-referee system at Euro 2012
Dec 10, 2010 13:16 EST
UEFA seeks approval from FIFA to use 5-referee system at Euro 2012 in Poland, Ukraine. Soccer's 2012 European Championship could be played using an experimental system of five match officials.
Spain-Portugal 'ready for World Cup now'
Dec 02, 2010 06:52 EST
Spain-Portugal, one of the favourites to host the 2018 World Cup, said Thursday it was ready to host the event now as it made its final pitch for the event hours before FIFA chooses the host nation.
Redknapp tells rivals to keep hands off Bale
Nov 02, 2010 21:25 EDT
Although Rafael van der Vaart, Peter Crouch and Roman Pavlyuchenko scored the goals that killed off the European champions at White Hart Lane on Tuesday, it was a formidable display from Bale that laid the groundwork for a night to remember for the north London club.
Fergie flies to Queiroz in disciplinary case
Aug 10, 2010 12:22 EDT
Manchester United coach Sir Alex Ferguson came here on Tuesday to back former assistant coach at Old Trafford Carlos Queiroz, the Portugal coach who faces disciplinary sanctions for allegedly insulting anti-doping officials.
Del Bosque - players' friend and coach
Jul 11, 2010 17:16 EDT
Vicente Del Bosque may lack the unpredictability and colourfulness of Luis Aragones, his predecessor as Spanish coach, but to his World Cup winning players, he brought calmness and authority.
World Cup final coaches revel in back seat success
Jul 09, 2010 05:53 EDT
At first look, World Cup final coaches Bert van Marwijk and Vicente Del Bosque could not seem more different and yet a closer inspection reveals a lot of similarities.
Portugal coach Queiroz rules out quitting
Jul 01, 2010 05:52 EDT
Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz said he would not quit the post despite returning empty-handed from the World Cup and amid signs that all was not well between him and star players such as captain Cristiano Ronaldo.
We haven't won the World Cup, warns Queiroz
Jun 22, 2010 13:46 EDT
Portugal's 7-0 hammering of World Cup Group G rivals North Korea was hailed by coach Carlos Queiroz as a welcome result, but he insists that it did not mean much in the greater scheme of things.
Queiroz says N.Korea clash 'all or nothing'
Jun 21, 2010 04:43 EDT
Portugal coach Carlos Queiroz admitted on Sunday their World Cup clash with North Korea is do-or-die and he will not be happy with anything other than a resounding victory.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
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| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Luís Filipe Madeira Caeiro [1] | ||
| Date of birth | 4 November 1972 | ||
| Place of birth | Almada, Portugal | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)[2] | ||
| Playing position | Attacking midfielder / Winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| União de Pastilhas | |||
| Sporting CP | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps (Gls)† | |
| 1989–1995 | Sporting CP | 137 (16) | |
| 1995–2000 | Barcelona | 172 (30) | |
| 2000–2005 | Real Madrid | 163 (36) | |
| 2005–2009 | Internazionale | 105 (9) | |
| – | Total | 577 (91) | |
| National team | |||
| 1991–2006 | Portugal | 127 (32) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 31 May 2009. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
