Portugal Team



Portugal moved way back from a aggravating commence to qualifying as well as obtained their place in Euro 2012, however, remain on Poland and Ukraine might be ephemeral.

The Portuguese have often been a team to fear at major tournaments but they have been drawn alongside both Germany and Holland in Group B, meaning it will be a tough task to even reach the knockout stage. Denmark are the other team in the four-team group.

How They Qualified

Portugal wanted a two-legged challenge next to Bosnia to volume their position in the Euro 2012 battle. Portugal made a poor start as they were held to a shock 4-4 draw at home to Cyprus, and things got worse when they slopped to a 1-0 defeat in Norway.

Star Players

Portugal shows off the services of one of the top footballers on the earth, Cristiano Ronaldo. Real Madrid star Ronaldo and Barcelona rival Lionel Messi have been put in a division over the rest of the aptitude in the game, but the Portugal winger is yet to light up a major international tournament despite his reputation.

Portugal Squad

Goalkeepers

1 Eduardo
12 Rui Patricio
22 Beto

Defenders

2 Bruno Alves
3 Pepe
5 Fabio Coentrao
13 Ricardo Costa
14 Rolando
21 Joao Pereira

Midfielders

4 Veloso
6 Custodio
7 Cristiano Ronaldo
8 Joao Moutinho
10 Quaresma
11 Nelson Oliveira
15 Ruben Micael
16 Meireles
17 Nani
19 Miguel Lopes
20 Hugo Viana

Forwards

9 Almeida
18 Varela
23 Postiga


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