PHOTOS: The future of Portuguese soccer as Crowe fights another World Cup
Portuguese soccer is standing at a new crossroads with their iconic
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At the age of 37, this World Cup could be the farewell performance of his career. Nevertheless, Portugal is still interested in
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High hopes. In the background of many teams to introduce young players, Portugal seems to be a bit "aging". Last year's European Cup of Nations, Portugal stopped in the round of sixteen, this World Cup if you want to go farther, the team must show more than last year's strong fighting spirit.
[Portugal roster]
goalkeeper (soccer, hockey etc)
rear guard
middle period of a tripartite provincial exam (in former times)
a forward (sports)
Portugal's attacking line is still made up of
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Leading the way, however, unfortunately, striker Jota has withdrawn from the national team due to injury and will not be able to play in the World Cup. Nonetheless, Portugal's attacking power is still not to be underestimated.
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Will likely play as a center forward, he is still explosive but his form has dipped this season. Coupled with United's squad changes, the
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No longer at the center of the team and ready to leave. In front of goal, he is desperate to score goals, sometimes in a hurry.
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The current fighting force is not as strong as in previous years, but his mentality is slightly impatient. However, his status as a national hero is unshakeable, and he is the spiritual leader of the Portuguese team. If he can adjust his mentality and take control of the situation, Portugal's performance will be worth looking forward to, it all depends on the
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own mindset.
On the left.
AC Milan (football club)
Rafael Leão, who is 188cm tall and incredibly fast, can play both as a striker and a winger. In the Portuguese team, he mostly plays as a wide forward. This season in Milan, he has played 14 games and scored 6 goals, which is a very good performance. He works very hard on the pitch, both in offense and defense, and gives his all, using his physical ability to drive the entire left wing attack, filling the aged
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The vacancy. Today, he has solidified his position as a left winger in the Portuguese national team.
