2006-06-25 23:55:17 · 35 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Football ➔ FIFA World Cup (TM)
could be if they play a team game. A game doesn't stand on 1 player
2006-06-25 23:57:34 · answer #1 · answered by poiuytrewqasdfghjklmnbcx 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No question about it - Portugal will win. Why? Too much depth in the midfield, too many young talent on the beach Scolari can choose from, but most important of all, Portugal is on a rampage right now - as they are unbeaten, have the momentum and are playing like a team. Unlike England, who needs to rely on Rooney or Beckham (but that's a coaching problem so we won't get into that).
In addition, I'm sorry to say but England is waaaaaay over-rated, hyped to the max, and honestly, for all you english fans out there, pardon the expression but: "get off your high horse!" What makes you think you guys are the greatest? With teams like Argentina & Brazil out there? What has England done in this tournament? They are playing crap football, barely making it through, and quite frankily don't deserve to be where they're at. Yes things can change from this point onwards, but come on, let's be realistic, Portugal is a perfect example of an underdog team that can win it all: no pressure, a talented squad and a WorldCup winning coach (who has beaten England twice I may add).
Sorry but Euro2004 will repeat itself.
FORÇA PORTUGAL!!!
2006-06-29 11:29:21 · answer #2 · answered by David D 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definately. England has been playing a very weak game all throughout the tournament and have just barely been getting by. Portugal has a stong team this year and I'm confident they have a good chance of winning against England, but as much as I love portugal I dont think they'll make it past the game after (most likely against Brazil). Portugals gonna have to watch the yellow cards but they can pull it off against England :D
2006-06-25 23:58:59 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely. Portugal are a very good side, even without a couple of their top players. And their manager, Phil Scolari, has beaten England in the last two tournaments; with Brazil in the 2002 World Cup, and Portugal in the 2004 European Cup
2006-06-26 00:34:50 · answer #4 · answered by mark221516 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If England play to their potential the only team who could give us a game would be Brazil, but I havent seen an England performance which lives up to expectation since we beat Germany 5-1 four years ago.
Portugal are a good team with a great manager and we must not underestimate them but an England team firing on all cylinders should beat them.
2006-06-26 00:09:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is possible England has only 1 lucky player Beckham Portugal has 11 excellent footballers
2006-06-26 00:01:00 · answer #6 · answered by ULURU13 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i agree with the first answerer, a team does not consist of one player. but it will affect them in a way. 2 key players definately out. costinha i dont know so much but deco's loss to the team will definately change them. and ronaldo could be ruled out with that thigh injury. but there is still 5 days to recover. id say he'll be on the bench. england are a very strong team. their performance against ecuador was excellent. rooney is getting back into shape. carrick i think is what they just needed. but as i am a portuguese fan i would want portugal to win and advance. i think the chances are slim but i am still optimistic. england will definately terrorise the portuguese half.
2006-06-26 00:11:30 · answer #7 · answered by virgo91 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think Portugal can beat England, and it's not jus because of the red card. I mean, seriously, England is definitely the better team.
My support goes to England! GO ENGLAND!!
2006-06-25 23:59:58 · answer #8 · answered by dii 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I would like to wish Portugal the luck! I somehow wish them to win. But that Free Kick of Beckham against Ecuador should frighten anyone. So lets see! :)
2006-06-26 00:20:20 · answer #9 · answered by Prasant 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I DON'T WANT PORTUGAL TO WIN CAUSE I AM ENGLISH AND I WANT ENGLAND TO WIN !!!! Portugal cheated us out of Euro 2004 didn't they ? They are a horrid team and as for Ronaldo !! He is vile.. just seeing him makes me feel sick, he looks so plastic and has such an attitude problem and I hate Man United as well !!!! SO THERE !!!!
2006-06-26 00:01:42 · answer #10 · answered by lovelygal 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
We have dedicated incredible fans on our sidea and a team that is beautiful on the field. Regardless of what the ref's throw our way (yellow cards/red cards) we will win on Saturday (not big) but the Portuguese are ready to show the World what we can do.
2006-06-28 19:31:05 · answer #11 · answered by Tania A 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋