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What? Are we talking about the Portugal that barely qualified through the playoff system after losing their group to Denmark? The Portugal that dominated the Greeks in 2004? The dominant Portugal that drew Estonia and recently the powerhouse Cape Verde? Dont let 1 game fool you, Portugal have been a pretty weak team for a while now, even after nationalizing a few Brazilians to shore up the weaknesses. Sorry man, just a wacky statement, if you cant win your group you're no 'European Powerhouse.'
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Are you serious Locke? That is just a whacky rebuttal in itself. Portugal has not last at all in it's last 15 international games (3 ties), made it to the 2004 Finals against Greece, 2000 Euro semi-finals, 2008 Euro quarter finals, qualified in the 2000 World Cup, came in 4th at the 2006 World Cup, and are currently out-performing juggernaut Brazil. All of their players are Premier talent playing in the best leagues in Europe, and are currently ranked #3 in the world.And coming second in your group doesn't make you a powerhouse? Most European teams could only hope to come in second in qualifying tournaments. Portugal has a serious shot at winning this 2010 World Cup despite finishing "second" in their group.I'm sorry, but what an incredibly bizarre assessment you've made.