EURO 2008 : Quater Final - German 3-2 Portugal

Ronaldo take part at Real?

Manchester Star United, Cristiano Ronaldo (picture) reported near to participate Real Madrid.

Britain's newspaper report Ronaldo already prepared to signing of the contract all Liga Sepanyol's champion that if they willing to pay with the price that prescribed United.

In fact, Real's coach, Bernd Schuster reputed willing make Ronaldo as most expensive player in the world if Ronaldo can persuade United to release it.

Previously, The Times's newspaper reported that ready Real do just what to persuade United vents Ronaldo.

Star container Sporting Lisbon that expected to issue further statement a moment after end him Kejuaraan Eropah (Euro) 2008.

"Ronaldo had decided to move to Madrid and he will bide one ' time to make the announcement," said nearest resource with Ronaldo to akbar Daiy Mirror.

"This announcement make that the very moment important but it will not happen until end him Euro's campaign 2008 make Portugal."

Sixteen passed month, Ronaldo already signing of the contract with United with payment 120,000 lb a week but he expected receive payment double only move to Bernabeu.

Early this month also, United's manager, Alex Ferguson intimidates he sooner put Ronaldo on the bench savings from to let his star left so Old Trafford.

Also regular Ferguson his with the decision to not sell Ronaldo although Real reported agreed to offer winger Brazilian, Robinho as part of the agreement. - AFP

Portugal favourite team - Ballack

Michael Ballack labeling German team as unseeded to action Kejuaraan Eropah's quarter-final EURO2008 against Portugal this Friday.

Yesterday Ballack ensures eligible Germany to the quarterfinals EURO 2008 after creating victory 1-0 up Austrian. As Kumpulan B's first runner up, future Germany make calculation with champion Group A, Portugal. "Already decide we happy when get act in the quarterfinals especially after through one match difficult to oppose Croatian (Defeated Germany 1 2)," said Ballack.

"We have learned from the defeat and already decide we become choice to win (when opposed Austrian). You say saying that we no act as always because we stay stressed in the situation but now us determined to win and prove him again."

Near matches against Portugal, Ballack wants put German team as unseeded.

"I ended ready to meet Portugal to action quarter-final..."

EURO 2008 : Switzerland 2-0 Portugal

EURO 2008 : Czech Republic 1-3 Portugal

Czech Rep v Portugal preview

Czech Republic and Portugal will both be looking to build on opening day wins as they clash in Geneva.

Portugal lived up to their billing as one of the tournament favourites as they cruised to a 2-0 victory over Turkey, while Czech Republic were less convincing in beating co-hosts Switzerland 1-0.

Whoever wins on Monday evening will all-but secure their passage to the quarter-finals, and the result of the later match between Switzerland and Turkey could then confirm their qualification.

Czech Republic coach Karel Bruckner is likely to resist the temptation to make changes despite his side's unimpressive first performance.

Vaclav Sverkos, who scored the winning goal against the Swiss, is therefore set to start on the substitutes' bench once again.

Milan Baros will also have to wait for his chance with Jan Koller starting up front on his own.

Bruckner, who has no injury worries to contend with, is confident that Czech Republic will be able to handle the threat from Portugal.

"Portugal have excellent forwards but we are ready for them after our rest," he said.

"They are not a difficult team to prepare for from a tactical perspective because they are quite predictable.

"Perhaps we have to be more creative to win this game but I have faith in my team."

Scolari confident

Luiz Felipe Scolari has also announced that he will name the same line-up that started against Turkey.

That means Paulo Ferreira will continue at left-back with Simao Sabrosa again getting the nod over Ricardo Quaresma in an attacking front three that includes Nuno Gomes and Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo has seen the row between Manchester United and Real Madrid over his services intensify since Portugal's last match but he will be keeping his focus on Euro 2008.

Scolari is wary of the threat posed by Czech Republic but insists he has the players at his disposal to break down a stubborn defence.

"It will be the same team as the one that beat Turkey but we always know we have quality on the bench in the likes of Fernando Meira," he explained.

"His physical presence could be important later in the game because the average height of the Czech team is 1.84m.

"They are a very physical side but all my squad are in good condition and just because they are physical does not mean we will change our style.

"They have done well in previous tournaments and it will be a very balanced game."

PORTUGAL 2-0 TURKEY

PORTUGAL 2-0 TURKEY - 1st Goal - Pepe opens the score for Portugal after a nice one-two combination with Nuno Gomes.



PORTUGAL 2-0 TURKEY - 2nd Goal - Raul Meireles sets the final score after a superb Portugal counter-attack.



Cristiano Ronaldo hits the post from a set piece...

Portugal Target a Full Point at First match

RONALDO (left) keen practice with his team player, Joao Moutinho yesterday.

SWITZERLAND - Portugal believes only the success in the first match will determine the fate design by Euro 2008.

With lead star Manchester United, Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal's national squad determined repeat and improve achievement to edition 2004.

Then, Portugal who also Euro's host 2004 emerge first runner up after defeated to Greek in the final match.

Yet to repeat though improve stated achievement, Portugal should beforehand defeat Turkey in the opening match Group A in Geneva early tomorrow morning.

"Indeed significant to win in the first match," said mastermind Portugal, Armando Petit.

"This victory not only to acquire maximum points but also to provide motivation to the whole team.

"It would also determine team performance overall during the campaign this time."

For record, Portugal successfully vanquished Turkey as many as twice to Euro game.

Their first time defeat Turkey at the group level to edition 1996 followed in round four year quarter-final then.

After Turkey, Portugal will resist Republik Czech and Switzerland in action Group A.