Portugal’s World Cup Squad
I like it….then again I’m a homer. You’ll also noticed I put this post on top of my previous Italian one. It makes me feel better. I like the fact Danny and Perdo Mendes have their ticket booked to the World Cup. Sporting’s João Moutinho didn’t make it to the final roster. I’ve been waiting for over four years for Moutinho to take over from Deco and he was never able to grab the brass ring. 1 goal in 25 goals and no memorable moments to speak of in a Portugal shirt should get you left off the roster.
Goalkeepers: Beto (Porto), Daniel Fernandes (Iraklis), Eduardo (Braga)
Defenders: Fabio Coentrao (Benfica), Paulo Ferreira (Chelsea), Ricardo Carvalho (Chelsea), Ze Castro (Deportivo La Coruna), Bruno Alves (Porto), Rolando (Porto), Ricardo Costa (Lille), Duda (Malaga), Pepe (Real Madrid), Miguel (Valencia)
Midfielders: Tiago (Atletico Madrid), Deco (Chelsea), Raul Meireles (Porto), Nani (Manchester United), Miguel Veloso (Sporting Lisbon), Pedro Mendes (Sporting Lisbon)
Forwards: Simao Sabrosa (Atletico Madrid), Hugo Almeida (Werder Bremen), Liedson (Sporting Lisbon), Cristiano Ronaldo (Real Madrid), Danny (Zenit St Petersburg).