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Scolari Shoulders Blame for Portugal Exit

Scolari Shoulders Blame for Portugal Exit

LUIZ Felipe Scolari held his hands up as the man most responsible for Portugal'sEuro 2008 exit at the hands of Germany, and then insisted the timing of the announcement of his move to Chelsea had not been a factor. 20 Jun 2008
Scolari - Germany Clash Won't Be My Last

Scolari - Germany Clash Won't Be My Last

OUTGOING Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari confirmed he would revert to the starting XI which won the first two Group A games for tomorrow's Euro 2008 quarter-final against Germany before confidently predicting: "I don't expect it to be my last game". 19 Jun 2008
Cris Crossed Over Madrid Move

Cris Crossed Over Madrid Move

CRISTIANO Ronaldo has once again refused to discuss his future with Manchester United amid continued speculation that he is desperate for a move to Real Madrid. 18 Jun 2008
Ballack Keen to Put Out Scolari

Ballack Keen to Put Out Scolari

GERMANY midfielder Michael Ballack wants to knock Luiz Felipe Scolari out of Euro 2008 after setting up a quarter-final against Portugal with a stunning winner in Vienna. 17 Jun 2008
Deco Eyes Scolari Link-Up

Deco Eyes Scolari Link-Up

BARCA playmaker Deco claims Chelsea want to sign him but insists he has not spoken about the move with Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari. 16 Jun 2008
Swiss Buoyed After Winning Exit

Swiss Buoyed After Winning Exit

MAN of the match Hakan Yakin took great delight in helping Switzerland conclude their Euro 2008 campaign on a high by inflicting a first defeat of the tournament on a much-changed Portugal side last night. 16 Jun 2008
Scolari Rues Selection Mistake

Scolari Rues Selection Mistake

PORTUGAL coach Luiz Felipe Scolari admitted he had made a "big mistake" in only making eight changes to his starting line-up after his team lost their final Euro 2008 Group A match 2-0 to Switzerland. 16 Jun 2008
Hosts Bow Out By Beating Portugal

Hosts Bow Out By Beating Portugal

HAKAN Yakin's second-half brace gave Switzerland a 2-0 send-off as the co-hosts bowed out of Euro 2008 with a win against a much-changed Portugal side.
16 Jun 2008
Cash Was a Factor - Scolari

Cash Was a Factor - Scolari

PORTUGAL boss Luiz Felipe Scolari admits money played a part in his decision to join Chelsea - and has revealed he only intends to coach for four or five more years. 15 Jun 2008
Zico Tempted By Portugal Job

Zico Tempted By Portugal Job

FORMER Brazil star Zico has admitted that he would be tempted by an offer to take over from Luiz Felipe Scolari as Portugal coach. 15 Jun 2008
Meira: Scolari Revelation Won'T Hinder Us

Meira: Scolari Revelation Won'T Hinder Us

PORTUGAL defender Fernando Meira insists his team's so-far promising Euro 2008 campaign will not be knocked off track by the announcement that coach Luiz Felipe Scolari will join Chelsea after the tournament. 14 Jun 2008
Portugal In Rude Health - Scolari

Portugal In Rude Health - Scolari

PORTUGAL coach Luiz Felipe Scolari hailed his players' fitness levels after the 3-1 win over Czech Republic which sealed their place in the Euro 2008 quarter-finals. 13 Jun 2008
Ronaldo Ready for Quarter-Finals

Ronaldo Ready for Quarter-Finals

MAN of the match Cristiano Ronaldo declared himself "very happy" after helping put Portugal on the brink of a Euro 2008 quarter-final place. 12 Jun 2008
Ronaldo's Czech Mate For Portugal

Ronaldo's Czech Mate For Portugal

CRISTIANO Ronaldo's sweet second-half strike helped Portugal secure a Euro 2008 quarter-final berth on Wednesday as Luiz Felipe Scolari's team beat Czech Republic at the Stade de Geneve. 12 Jun 2008
Carvalho Ignores Czech Mate

Carvalho Ignores Czech Mate

PORTUGAL defender Ricardo Carvalho has vowed his team will concentrate solely on their own game rather than worry about the opposition as they look to secure a Euro 2008 quarter-final spot with victory over Czech Republic tonight. 11 Jun 2008
Deco Won't Make Exhibition of Himself

Deco Won't Make Exhibition of Himself

PORTUGAL midfielder Deco insists he is not using the European Championships to put himself in the shop window as speculation continues over where he will play his club football next season. 10 Jun 2008