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Old 07-30-2007, 01:07 AM   #31 (permalink)
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Old 07-30-2007, 01:08 AM   #33 (permalink)
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Old 07-30-2007, 01:23 AM   #34 (permalink)
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Congradulations to Iraq. First time Winner for Asian cup. Even though the war is going on and the player's loved ones lives were lost they did their best and got the trophy. Everyone thought Saudi was going to win but Iraq showed they were the champs of the Asia.


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Old 07-30-2007, 01:44 AM   #35 (permalink)
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Iraq Coach Confirms Departure And Praises Stars After leading Iraq to an Asian Cup final victory over Saudi Arabia, Jorvan Vieira confirmed that he was quitting the post and paid tribute to his players.

Younis Mahmoud scored the only goal of the game in Jakarta to give Iraq an historic win.
"Absolutely (I am quitting)," the Brazilian, who took the job on a short-term contract in May, said after the game and added that he “wants to go home and then to the beach.
“They are hard workers with extra power to do whatever we want. We were working and shouting and fighting and complaining and shouting again but they support everything and now we have come to the final and we are champions.
“I learned a lot from these people, it was a good learning process for me and something I will keep forever in my life. I don’t know why but I was very calm today,” he said.
“On the morning of the game I felt very well, sometimes this happens to me. I can feel when I’m going to lose a match but today I felt well and was secure that we could do something because of my relationship with the players.
"They have so much confidence, they were so sure and they wanted to win because it is very important for their country. We won today 1-0 but it was not enough for me. With all respect to Saudi Arabia, we could have won 2 or 3-0 today."


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Old 07-30-2007, 01:45 AM   #36 (permalink)
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Saudi Coach: Iraq Deserved To Win

A 71st minute Younis Mahmoud header gave Iraq a historic first continental title.
“Iraq deserved their win today because they saw that our strength is in ball possession and they did a lot to prevent us from holding on to the ball,”said dos Anjos after the game.
“They would challenge for possession the moment we had the ball and because of that, it made it very difficult to play our football.”
According to the Brazilian, there are bright times ahead for the Saudis, who impressed at the competition.
“I have only spent two months working with this team and football in Saudi Arabia is currently in a state of transition,” said dos Anjos. “
Of course, I feel sorry for the people of Saudi Arabia who supported us but I am very proud of the performance of my players during this tournament.
“This is a young team and I am confident for the future as they will have many more games and tournaments to play. We lost this tournament but we will look at our weaknesses and try to correct them in the future so that we can bring greater happiness to the people of Saudi Arabia.”


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Old 07-30-2007, 01:45 AM   #37 (permalink)
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Asian Question: The Asian Cup

What will you remember of the competition?
The best team? The best goal? The best moment? The best fans?
The worst team? The worst moment?
Which team was the biggest disappointment?
What will the legacy of the tournament be?
Please leave your comments below:


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Old 07-30-2007, 02:12 AM   #38 (permalink)
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Best Team: You have to give it to Iraq to beat Saudi Arabia and Korea. Also they're country is in war so you can't help but respect they're players and country more.

Best goal: The teamwork goal by Japan, forget which game it was though.

Best Fans: Korea? I don't know :laugh:


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Biggest Dissapointment: Korea

Legacy: Truly, there was none to be honest.


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What will you remember of the competition?

I will remember Iraq.

The best team?

Good question. Im not sure lol

The best goal?

Didnt see all the goals, but from what i saw KOR vs SAUDI's header by Choi sung Guk

The best moment?

Korea against Japan, with 10 men down Korean defended well and won the match by winning the PK.

The best fans?

Not sure

The worst team?

Not sure either, American cable doesnt show Asian cup so.............

The worst moment?

Same as other answer. No Asian cup channels.....

Which team was the biggest disappointment?

Australia but i didnt want them to make it far anyway lol

What will the legacy of the tournament be?

Hopefully Asian Soccer/Footbal skills will increase more.


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Old 07-30-2007, 02:18 AM   #41 (permalink)
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What will you remember of the competition?

I will remember Iraq.

The best team?

Good question. Im not sure lol

The best goal?

Didnt see all the goals, but from what i saw KOR vs SAUDI's header by Choi sung Guk

The best moment?

Korea against Japan, with 10 men down Korean defended well and won the match by winning the PK.

The best fans?

Not sure

The worst team?

Not sure either, American cable doesnt show Asian cup so.............

The worst moment?

Same as other answer. No Asian cup channels.....

Which team was the biggest disappointment?

Australia but i didnt want them to make it far anyway lol

What will the legacy of the tournament be?

Hopefully Asian Soccer/Footbal skills will increase more.


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Old 07-30-2007, 02:18 AM   #42 (permalink)
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What will you remember of the competition?

I will remember Iraq.

The best team?

Good question. Im not sure lol

The best goal?

Didnt see all the goals, but from what i saw KOR vs SAUDI's header by Choi sung Guk

The best moment?

Korea against Japan, with 10 men down Korean defended well and won the match by winning the PK.

The best fans?

Not sure

The worst team?

Not sure either, American cable doesnt show Asian cup so.............

The worst moment?

Same as other answer. No Asian cup channels.....

Which team was the biggest disappointment?

Australia but i didnt want them to make it far anyway lol

What will the legacy of the tournament be?

Hopefully Asian Soccer/Footbal skills will increase more.


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Old 07-30-2007, 02:18 AM   #43 (permalink)
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What will you remember of the competition?

I will remember Iraq.

The best team?

Good question. Im not sure lol

The best goal?

Didnt see all the goals, but from what i saw KOR vs SAUDI's header by Choi sung Guk

The best moment?

Korea against Japan, with 10 men down Korean defended well and won the match by winning the PK.

The best fans?

Not sure

The worst team?

Not sure either, American cable doesnt show Asian cup so.............

The worst moment?

Same as other answer. No Asian cup channels.....

Which team was the biggest disappointment?

Australia but i didnt want them to make it far anyway lol

What will the legacy of the tournament be?

Hopefully Asian Soccer/Footbal skills will increase more.


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Old 07-30-2007, 02:18 AM   #44 (permalink)
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What will you remember of the competition?

I will remember Iraq.

The best team?

Good question. Im not sure lol

The best goal?

Didnt see all the goals, but from what i saw KOR vs SAUDI's header by Choi sung Guk

The best moment?

Korea against Japan, with 10 men down Korean defended well and won the match by winning the PK.

The best fans?

Not sure

The worst team?

Not sure either, American cable doesnt show Asian cup so.............

The worst moment?

Same as other answer. No Asian cup channels.....

Which team was the biggest disappointment?

Australia but i didnt want them to make it far anyway lol

What will the legacy of the tournament be?

Hopefully Asian Soccer/Footbal skills will increase more.


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Old 07-30-2007, 02:24 AM   #45 (permalink)
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I rarely watched the tournament mainly because it wasnt on over here.
The worst fans go to Iraq.


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Old 07-30-2007, 11:46 AM   #46 (permalink)
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u can post any news about the african champions league here


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Old 07-30-2007, 11:54 AM   #47 (permalink)
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the standings

group one
pts
1-al negm al sahily 7
2-al ittihad al liby 4
3-shabibat al qabaeil 3
4-al gesh a l malaky 3


group two pts
1-al ahly 9
2-al hilal 6
3-asec 1
4-al taragy 1

( please note that all teams have played the same amount of games)


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Old 07-30-2007, 11:58 AM   #48 (permalink)
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al ahly dominating group 2
al ahly egypt have won all their matches so far and r expected to come out first place if they win the next match
their closestt rivals are hilal from sudan which havent made into the group stage except once (this time)

it also should be noted that if al ahly win the next match they will play the rest of the matches with their subs


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Old 07-30-2007, 12:00 PM   #49 (permalink)
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al ahly the dominator of africa and the club of the century in africa
yes i know that al ahly r good this is because of the team work and the managing which has stayed the same for about 5 years


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Hong Kong's South China impressed Fulham boss Sanchez
tribalfooball.com - July 29, 2007

Fulham boss Lawrie Sanchez was full of praise for South China's efforts during the Asia Trophy tournament in Hong Kong. The Cottagers clinched third place on Friday after comfortably seeing off Hong Kong FA Cup holders South China 4-1 but Sanchez hailed their resilient opponents.
Flavio Barros Souza followed up skipper Li Haiqiang's sparkling free-kick in the 3-1 loss to Liverpool with a fine volley.
"I thought they scored two excellent goals," said Sanchez.
"They scored the two best goals in the tournament and although we were asleep for their goal, it was a fantastic delivery and a very good finish.
"Obviously the one against Liverpool on Tuesday night was excellent as well so they may have come fourth but they have scored the two best goals."


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Man Utd star Ronaldo: Asia tour was great
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Manchester United superstar Cristiano Ronaldo admits he loved the club's tour of Asia. "It's a great opportunity to come to Asia," he told MUTV. "Here in Asia you have a lot of support and you see in these games how much everyone enjoys it. For me it's important the fans like us, not just me but all the players. It's important for us because United are so big all over the world and I'm very proud of that."


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McGowan makes Hearts breakthrough against Barcelona
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Aussie defender Ryan McGowan saw the final ten minutes of action for Hearts in yesterday's friendly defeat to Barcelona. McGowan, an Adelaide native, was rewarded for outstanding preseason form with a second-half cameo for the Jambos in front of almost 58,000 fans.
"It was just fantastic to be involved," the youngster told tribalfootball.com. "The coaching staff here have been pleased with the way I've been going and to get a chance tonight was incredible.
"It's a fantastic buzz to make a senior debut at home for Hearts ... and against Barcelona!"


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McGowan makes Hearts breakthrough against Barcelona
tribalfooball.com - July 28, 2007

Aussie defender Ryan McGowan saw the final ten minutes of action for Hearts in yesterday's friendly defeat to Barcelona. McGowan, an Adelaide native, was rewarded for outstanding preseason form with a second-half cameo for the Jambos in front of almost 58,000 fans.
"It was just fantastic to be involved," the youngster told tribalfootball.com. "The coaching staff here have been pleased with the way I've been going and to get a chance tonight was incredible.
"It's a fantastic buzz to make a senior debut at home for Hearts ... and against Barcelona!"


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Asian Cup 2011 to be held mid-European season
tribalfooball.com - July 29, 2007

The Asian Football Confederation have announced that the 2011 Asian Cup will be held in Qatar. AFC president Mohamed Bin Hammam confirmed the event would be played in the Gulf state following the organisation's executive committee meeting in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, the venue for this year's Asian Cup final.
Qatar were the sole bidders for the event following the withdrawal of India's bid and the Iran Football Federation's failure to submit the official documents.
"Because of the high standards and criteria we are applying for any tournament, it is not possible for every country to host the AFC Asian Cup," said Hammam.
"From tournament to tournament, the standards will continue to get higher and higher and it is up to the host country to ensure that all measures are in place to host a successful event.
"We need to organise our tournaments in the best environment and we have to ensure that the teams have the best facilities available and that there is good access for fans to come and watch the games.
"These are the sorts of things that a host country must provide."
With the tournament going to Qatar, the AFC president also admitted that Australia had been interested in applying to host the 2011 event.
"Australia were very interested in submitting a bid but, due to the rotation of the event, it was decided that the candidates for the 2011 competition would be restricted to the South, Central and West Asian regions," he said.
After announcing the decision, Hammam revealed that the tournament is likely to take place in January due to concerns about the weather in the Middle East during the summer months.
As a Qatari himself, Hammam was naturally delighted with the decision.
"Qatar is my home and maybe this will give me a reason to spend more of my time there," he said.
"Hopefully it will be a successful tournament."


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Asian Cup 2011 to be held mid-European season
tribalfooball.com - July 29, 2007

The Asian Football Confederation have announced that the 2011 Asian Cup will be held in Qatar. AFC president Mohamed Bin Hammam confirmed the event would be played in the Gulf state following the organisation's executive committee meeting in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, the venue for this year's Asian Cup final.
Qatar were the sole bidders for the event following the withdrawal of India's bid and the Iran Football Federation's failure to submit the official documents.
"Because of the high standards and criteria we are applying for any tournament, it is not possible for every country to host the AFC Asian Cup," said Hammam.
"From tournament to tournament, the standards will continue to get higher and higher and it is up to the host country to ensure that all measures are in place to host a successful event.
"We need to organise our tournaments in the best environment and we have to ensure that the teams have the best facilities available and that there is good access for fans to come and watch the games.
"These are the sorts of things that a host country must provide."
With the tournament going to Qatar, the AFC president also admitted that Australia had been interested in applying to host the 2011 event.
"Australia were very interested in submitting a bid but, due to the rotation of the event, it was decided that the candidates for the 2011 competition would be restricted to the South, Central and West Asian regions," he said.
After announcing the decision, Hammam revealed that the tournament is likely to take place in January due to concerns about the weather in the Middle East during the summer months.
As a Qatari himself, Hammam was naturally delighted with the decision.
"Qatar is my home and maybe this will give me a reason to spend more of my time there," he said.
"Hopefully it will be a successful tournament."


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Asian Cup 2011 to be held mid-European season
tribalfooball.com - July 29, 2007

The Asian Football Confederation have announced that the 2011 Asian Cup will be held in Qatar. AFC president Mohamed Bin Hammam confirmed the event would be played in the Gulf state following the organisation's executive committee meeting in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, the venue for this year's Asian Cup final.
Qatar were the sole bidders for the event following the withdrawal of India's bid and the Iran Football Federation's failure to submit the official documents.
"Because of the high standards and criteria we are applying for any tournament, it is not possible for every country to host the AFC Asian Cup," said Hammam.
"From tournament to tournament, the standards will continue to get higher and higher and it is up to the host country to ensure that all measures are in place to host a successful event.
"We need to organise our tournaments in the best environment and we have to ensure that the teams have the best facilities available and that there is good access for fans to come and watch the games.
"These are the sorts of things that a host country must provide."
With the tournament going to Qatar, the AFC president also admitted that Australia had been interested in applying to host the 2011 event.
"Australia were very interested in submitting a bid but, due to the rotation of the event, it was decided that the candidates for the 2011 competition would be restricted to the South, Central and West Asian regions," he said.
After announcing the decision, Hammam revealed that the tournament is likely to take place in January due to concerns about the weather in the Middle East during the summer months.
As a Qatari himself, Hammam was naturally delighted with the decision.
"Qatar is my home and maybe this will give me a reason to spend more of my time there," he said.
"Hopefully it will be a successful tournament."


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Asian Cup 2011 to be held mid-European season
tribalfooball.com - July 29, 2007

The Asian Football Confederation have announced that the 2011 Asian Cup will be held in Qatar. AFC president Mohamed Bin Hammam confirmed the event would be played in the Gulf state following the organisation's executive committee meeting in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, the venue for this year's Asian Cup final.
Qatar were the sole bidders for the event following the withdrawal of India's bid and the Iran Football Federation's failure to submit the official documents.
"Because of the high standards and criteria we are applying for any tournament, it is not possible for every country to host the AFC Asian Cup," said Hammam.
"From tournament to tournament, the standards will continue to get higher and higher and it is up to the host country to ensure that all measures are in place to host a successful event.
"We need to organise our tournaments in the best environment and we have to ensure that the teams have the best facilities available and that there is good access for fans to come and watch the games.
"These are the sorts of things that a host country must provide."
With the tournament going to Qatar, the AFC president also admitted that Australia had been interested in applying to host the 2011 event.
"Australia were very interested in submitting a bid but, due to the rotation of the event, it was decided that the candidates for the 2011 competition would be restricted to the South, Central and West Asian regions," he said.
After announcing the decision, Hammam revealed that the tournament is likely to take place in January due to concerns about the weather in the Middle East during the summer months.
As a Qatari himself, Hammam was naturally delighted with the decision.
"Qatar is my home and maybe this will give me a reason to spend more of my time there," he said.
"Hopefully it will be a successful tournament."


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Asian Cup 2011 to be held mid-European season
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The Asian Football Confederation have announced that the 2011 Asian Cup will be held in Qatar. AFC president Mohamed Bin Hammam confirmed the event would be played in the Gulf state following the organisation's executive committee meeting in the Indonesian capital of Jakarta, the venue for this year's Asian Cup final.
Qatar were the sole bidders for the event following the withdrawal of India's bid and the Iran Football Federation's failure to submit the official documents.
"Because of the high standards and criteria we are applying for any tournament, it is not possible for every country to host the AFC Asian Cup," said Hammam.
"From tournament to tournament, the standards will continue to get higher and higher and it is up to the host country to ensure that all measures are in place to host a successful event.
"We need to organise our tournaments in the best environment and we have to ensure that the teams have the best facilities available and that there is good access for fans to come and watch the games.
"These are the sorts of things that a host country must provide."
With the tournament going to Qatar, the AFC president also admitted that Australia had been interested in applying to host the 2011 event.
"Australia were very interested in submitting a bid but, due to the rotation of the event, it was decided that the candidates for the 2011 competition would be restricted to the South, Central and West Asian regions," he said.
After announcing the decision, Hammam revealed that the tournament is likely to take place in January due to concerns about the weather in the Middle East during the summer months.
As a Qatari himself, Hammam was naturally delighted with the decision.
"Qatar is my home and maybe this will give me a reason to spend more of my time there," he said.
"Hopefully it will be a successful tournament."


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The Dutchman has been in the post for a year and announced his decision after his team’s victory over Japan in the third/fourth play-off final in Indonesia.

"I have decided to resign," Verbeek told reporters. "I have asked the KFA before today's match to terminate my contract which was for 2008 and they agreed with that."

"It's time for a new challenge," he added.

Korea’s Asian Cup preparations were hit by injuries to key players and the team has struggled in front of goal, finding the back of the net just three times in six games.

"Before the tournament we had a target to win the Asian Cup title but we were very disappointed to lose our best players due to injury and the situation was really bad for us.

"But I have to be fair; we didn't score enough goals in the tournament despite that we had a good defence. However in such big tournaments you have to score goals in order to win.

"In general, we had great moments here in the Asian Cup and I will not forget this tournament," he said. "It was a great experience and I really enjoyed it."

There is speculation that Iraqi coach Jorvan Vieira could be Korea's next choice.
I hope Hong Myung Bo becomes our coach.


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Relação dos jogadores portugueses que actuam no estrangeiro na presente temporada:
  • Alemanha
  • Sérgio Pinto, Aachen
  • Fernando Meira, Estugarda
  • Telmo Rebelo, Estugarda (Sub 18)
  • Sebastião, Kaiserslautern II
  • Paulo Sérgio, Rot-Weiss Essen
  • Cafú, Sportfreunde Siegen
  • Carlos Gomes, St. Pauli (Sub 19)
  • Luís Rodrigues, Stuttgarter Kickers (Sub 18)
  • Philip Inácio, Vier-U. Marschlande (Sub 18)
  • Hugo Almeida, Werder Bremen
  • Amaury Bischoff, Werder Bremen (Sub 20)
  • Ricardo Costa, Wolfsburgo
  • Alex, Wolfsburgo
  • Austrália
  • Alfredo Esteves, Heidelberg United
  • Kaz Patafta, Melbourne Victory
  • Bélgica
  • Nuno Coelho, Standard Liège
  • Bulgária
  • Joel, Belasitsa Petrich
  • Manuel Lopes, Beroe
  • Luggero Silva, Beroe
  • Nelson Campos, Chenomorets Burgas
  • Paulo Dias, Cherno More Varna
  • André Marqueiro, Cherno More Varna
  • Luís Pinto, Cherno More Varna
  • Ricardo André, Cherno More Varna
  • Zé Rui, CSKA
  • Vladimir, Lokomotiv Plovdiv
  • Rodolfo Lima, Vihren
  • Eduardo Simões, Vihren
  • Luís Dias, Vihren
  • Ademar, Vihren
  • Tiago Costa, Vihren
  • Hugo Santos, Vihren
  • Serginho, Vihren
  • Paulo Teixeira, Vihren
  • Chipre
  • Jorge Lopes, AEK Larnaca
  • Hélio Roque, AEL
  • Tiquinho, AEL
  • Joca, AEL
  • Mário Carlos, Alki
  • Nandinho, Alki
  • Luís Loureiro, Anorthosis Famagusta
  • Hélio Pinto, APOEL Nicosia
  • Ricardo Fernandes, APOEL Nicósia
  • Paulo Costa, APOEL Nicósia
  • Nuno Morais, APOEL Nicósia
  • João Paiva, Apollon Limassol
  • Bernardo Vasconcelos, APOP
  • Calado, APOP
  • Vargas, APOP
  • Paulo Sousa, APOP
  • Puma, Aris
  • Junior, Digenis
  • Junior, Doxa Katokopia
  • Tiago Carneiro, Olympiakos Nicosia
  • Hugo Machado, Olympiakos Nicosia
  • Nelson Veiga, Omonia Nicosia
  • Rui Lima, Omonia Nicosia
  • Ricardo Sousa, Omonia Nicosia
  • Medeiros, Omonia Nicosia
  • Edgar Marcelino, Omonia Nicosia
  • Torrão, Omonia Nicosia
  • Coreia do Sul
  • Ricardo Nascimento, Seul
  • Escócia
  • Pedro Moutinho, Falkirk
  • Tiago Jonas, Falkirk
  • Bruno Aguiar, Hearts
  • José Gonçalves, Hearts
  • Filipe Morais, Hibernian
  • Eslovénia
  • Nilton, Koper
  • Espanha
  • Costinha, Atlético de Madrid
  • Maniche, Atlético de Madrid
  • Simão Sabrosa, Atlético de Madrid
  • José Castro, Atlético de Madrid
  • Fábio Marques, Atlético de Madrid (Sub 16)
  • Fábio Futre, Atlético de Madrid (Sub 17)
  • Deco, Barcelona
  • Ricardo, Bétis
  • Mauro Bastos, Burgos
  • Vitor Figueira, Cartaya
  • Manuel Curto, Cerro Reyes
  • Ivo Bastos, Fuenlabrada
  • Marco Paixão, Guijuelo
  • Varela, Huelva
  • Beto, Huelva
  • Carlos Martins, Huelva
  • Dário , Isla Canela
  • Nunes, Maiorca
  • Eliseu, Málaga
  • Paulo Jorge, Málaga
  • Helder Rosário, Málaga
  • Hugo Fininho, Málaga
  • Hugo Viana, Osasuna
  • Sérgio Organista, Pontevedra
  • Cassiano, Punta Umbria
  • Pedro Marques, Real Madrid B
  • Zé Tó, Salamanca
  • Duda, Sevilha
  • Miguel, Valência
  • Yago Fernandez, Valência (Sub 19)
  • Flávio Paixão, Vilanovense
  • Hélder Rocha, Villanueva
  • Feliciano Condesso, Villarreal (Sub 20)
  • António Lopes (Toni), Zamora
  • Ramires, Zamora
  • EUA
  • Abel Xavier, LA Galaxy
  • Nuno Santos, Rochester Rhinos
  • França
  • Alexandre Cunha, Bordéus (Sub 16)
  • Mickael Garcia, Bretigny (Sub 19)
  • Maurício, Chateauroux
  • Mário Loja, Créteil
  • Rui Pataca, Créteil
  • Hélder Esteves, Dijon
  • Hugo, Feyzin
  • Major, Feyzin
  • Gamboa, Feyzin
  • Steven Pinto Borges, Guingamp (Sub 20)
  • Rebelo, Laval
  • Marco Ramos, Lens
  • Julien Araújo, Lens (Sub 19)
  • Jonathan Mendes, Lyon
  • Anthony Lopes, Lyon (Sub 17)
  • Pauleta, Paris Saint-Germain
  • Cyril Sousa, PSG (Sub 20)
  • Bruno Paiva, Sochaux (Sub 17)
  • Stephane da Cruz, Sochaux (Sub 18)
  • Grécia
  • Kenedy, Ergotelis
  • Ricardo Jorge "JOCA", Ethnikos
  • Vítor Lima, Ethnikos
  • Chano, Kavala
  • Ricardo Costa, Kavala
  • Guti, Kavala
  • Filipe da Costa, Larissa
  • Ivo Afonso, Niki Volou
  • Ednilson, OFI Creta
  • Lourenço, Panionnios
  • Daniel Fernandes, PAOK
  • Pedro Sousa, Podosferiki
  • Chiquinho, Xanthi
  • Holanda
  • Bruno Corte Real, AGOVV Apeldoorn
  • Manuel da Costa, PSV Eindhoven
  • Virgílio Teixeira, Waalwijk
  • Silvino Soares, Zwolle
  • João Flores, Zwolle
  • Hong Kong
  • Hugo Coelho, South China
  • Hungria
  • André Portulez, Integral-DAC
  • Inglaterra
  • Mauro Almeida, Accrington
  • Rui Fonte, Arsenal (Sub 17)
  • Ricardo Vaz Tê, Bolton
  • Semedo, Charlton
  • Paulo Ferreira, Chelsea
  • Hilário, Chelsea
  • Ricardo Carvalho, Chelsea
  • Fábio Ferreira, Chelsea (Sub 18)
  • Ricardo Fernandes, Chelsea (Sub 18)
  • José Fonte, Crystal Palace
  • Nuno Valente, Everton
  • Lino Gonçalves, Fulham (Sub 19)
  • Rui Marques, Leeds United
  • Nani, Manchester United
  • Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United
  • Evandro Brandão, Manchester United (Sub 16)
  • Nuno Mendes, Plymouth
  • Pedro Mendes, Portsmouth
  • Pelé, Southampton
  • Ricardo Rocha, Tottenham
  • Carlos Carneiro, Walsall
  • Filipe Teixeira, West Bromwich Albion
  • Tininho, West Bromwich Albion
  • Luís Boa-Morte, West Ham
  • Ricardo Batista, Wycombe
  • Irão
  • Armando Sá, Foolad
  • Itália
  • Luís Figo, Inter de Milão
  • José Alves (Coelho), Inter de Milão (Junior)
  • Tiago, Juventus
  • Jorge Andrade, Juventus
  • Vidigal, Livorno
  • Diogo Tavares, Monza Bianza
  • Vasco Faísca, Padova
  • Fernando Couto, Parma
  • José Mamede, Perugia
  • Miguel Garcia, Reggina
  • Japão
  • Eduardo Francisco (Mota), Seongnam
  • Kuwait
  • Sérgio Conceição, Al Qadsia
  • Liechtenstein
  • Carlos Silva, Vaduz
  • Luxemburgo
  • Jhemp Almeida, Alliance
  • Marco Simões, Alliance
  • Alain Mendes, Alliance
  • António Coimbra, Alliance
  • Michael Carvalho, Alliance
  • Alain Almeida, Avenir Beggen
  • Fredéric Tavares, Avenir Beggen
  • Patrick Almeida, Avenir Beggen
  • Miguel Oliveira, Avenir Beggen
  • Daniel Lopes, Avenir Beggen
  • Gabriel Vieira, Avenir Beggen
  • Michael Afonso, Dudelange
  • Carlos Ferreira, Etzella Ettelbruck
  • Daniel da Mota, Etzella Ettelbruck
  • Jorge Fernandes, Etzella Ettelbruck
  • David da Mota, Etzella Ettelbruck
  • Cláudio da Luz, Etzella Ettellbruck
  • Steve Oliveira, Grevenmacher
  • Sousa Moreira, Jeunesse d'Esch-Alzette
  • Dias Marques, Jeunesse d'Esch-Alzette
  • Sérgio de Castro, Spora
  • José Gomes, Spora
  • Carlos de Castro, Spora
  • Paulo da Costa, Spora
  • Pedro Teixeira, Wiltz 71
  • Sérgio Sarmento, Wiltz 71
  • Manuel dos Santos, Wiltz 71
  • Carlos Teixeira, Wiltz 71
  • Fernando Barbosa, Wiltz 71
  • Moldávia
  • Kikas, Besiktas
  • Helder, Besiktas
  • Noruega
  • Nuno Marques, Lyn Oslo
  • Nova Zelândia
  • Dani Rodrigues, NZ Knights
  • Polónia
  • Rui Miguel, Zaglebie Lubin
  • Tiago Gomes, Zaglebie Lubin
  • Roménia
  • Carlos André, Apulum Unirea
  • Paulo Martins, Apulum Unirea
  • Tiago Costa, Arges
  • Sérgio Leite, Brasov
  • Amoreirinha, Cluj Napoca
  • Dani, Cluj Napoca
  • Tony, Cluj Napoca
  • André Leão, Cluj Napoca
  • Nuno Claro, Cluj Napoca
  • Semedo, Cluj Napoca
  • Fredy, Cluj Napoca
  • Pedro Oliveira, Cluj Napoca
  • Cadú, Cluj Napoca
  • Manuel José, Cluj Napoca
  • Mário Jorge, Farul Constanta
  • Cláudio Oeiras, Gloria Buzau
  • Moutinho, Gloria Buzau
  • Vitinha, Otopeni
  • Bruno Simão, UTA Arad
  • Diogo Andrade, UTA Rad
  • Nuno Gomes, Vaslui
  • Rússia
  • Custódio, Dinamo de Moscovo
  • Danny, Dínamo de Moscovo
  • Cícero, Dínamo de Moscovo
  • Sérvia
  • Lucas, Estrela Vermelha
  • Moreira, Partizan
  • Suécia
  • Maquemba, Bodens BK
  • Suíça
  • Carlitos, Basileia
  • Victor Hugo, Baulmes
  • Jo-Carlo Teixeira, Baulmes
  • Bruno Valente, Chaux-de-Fonds
  • Alexandre Barroso, Chaux-de-Fonds
  • Bruno Mota, Chiasso
  • Roberto Pinto, Grasshopper
  • Gilberto Reis, Lausanne
  • Aurélio, Lausanne
  • André Madureira, Lugano
  • Luís Calapes, Luzern
  • Alexandre Valente, Meyrin
  • Luís Moes, Meyrin
  • Carlos da Silva, Schaffhausen
  • João Manuel Pinto, Sion
  • Paíto, Sion
  • Nélson Ferreira (Nelo), Thun
  • Nélson Vaz da Costa, Winterthur
  • Romeu Leite, Wohlen
  • Márcio Dias, Wohlen
  • Vagner Gomes, Yverdon
  • Turquia
  • Neca, Konyaspor



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