2010

Analyzes options Portugal in World Cup.

Deco acknowledged that players like Cristiano "necessary", but denied that Portugal has dependence on the star of Real Madrid.

"We have won several games without Cristiano Ronaldo, and with him on the court too. Today there is no longer such a big story that depends on one player.'s Own Manchester United is going very well after the departure of Ronaldo, giochi flash, and Real Madrid has won games without him, like Portugal, "Deco said in an interview published by" FIFA.com. "

Deco, however, believes that "Clearly, every great player is needed, it is undisputed, but the Portuguese national team depends on him not, nor does it depend or depended on any of these sets."

"It is normal that all teams want to have the best players, and that they are necessary. Therefore he who is the best in the world, we need, of course. But I do not speak of dependence to be successful, "he added.

Portugal is not the favorite to win the World Cup

The current English midfielder Chelsea and Barcelona before, was with the Portugal team that played the semifinals of the World Cup "Germany 2006". But the Portuguese side is among the favorites for the title in "South Africa 2010."

"No, because the favorites are the teams with history. Portugal does not have at the World Cup has not won ever. So it can not be considered a favorite. But we do have a quality team with great players, which can reach a final and go far. But we can not say we're favorites, "he said.

To win the World Cup need luck

In his view, to gain an accurate global "luck": "Winning a World Cup is not easy. It is no coincidence that so far few people have achieved. There are great teams who have never won, because often the difference is a detail, giochi di mario,a bit of luck at any moment. It is difficult to explain. Winning a World Cup is not easy "2010 In South Africa, Deco will have the opportunity to address the selection of his native Brazil (and played in a friendly between two teams), because both combined are locked in Group G, along with Ivory Coast and North Korea.

"For me it is good to have been there and already know what it means to play against Brazil makes a difference. But the World Cup is another story. Anyway, can not think that has no negative connotation to the contrary. I am Brazilian, I was nationalized in a country where I lived for many years and gave me everything. Full stop "he says.

Go step by step

"Frankly, right now I think our biggest challenge is the first game," he adds, "If we beat the Ivory Coast, we will have many opportunities to pass. The team that loses will be very difficult to move to the next round. "

On a more distant future, Deco said: "I will return to live in Brazil for personal reasons: because I have my family there, and now I am 13 years ago in Europe."

"I have a house in Porto, and I feel a huge affection for Portugal and for that particular city, but I was born in Brazil, there are my family and the social project Deco Institute in Indaiatuba. I want to return, is what will happen when I finish my contract with the Chelsea, in 2011. If I'm in a good position to help a Brazilian team, also will return to play, "he said.

With the FIFA World Cup South Africa 2010 just around the corner, the bets start firing. bwin has already done its forecast and put Spain as one of the clear favorites to win the title for the first time in its history. The probabilities assigned to the European champions are 5.25, followed by Brazil (former world champion) with 5.50, Britain with 8.00 and Argentina with 9.00.

Italy, 2006 World Champion, is in sixth place at odds of 13.00, while Ivory Coast appears as the strongest African team in 2100 and likely part well, the top 10 favorite bet. If South Africa win, bwin shares would pay 101.00.

Cristiano Ronaldo empathized with his coach at Real Madrid, C for the poor results in recent games

Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo showed his support for the Real coach, Manuel Pellegrini, with whom he is "happy".

"I am happy (with Pellegrini) and when you're happy not to be changed let alone others. We must talk about those here, not the ones to come, "said the Portuguese midfielder.

Cristiano was referring to all the rumors that appear today in the Spanish press, which is filled with names of possible replacements Pellegrini if he is fired.

Real Madrid went into a slump, exacerbated by Tuesday's defeat in Cup 4-0 against lowly Alcorcón, the third category of Spanish football.

But amid so much criticism, Cristiano Ronaldo appeared to urge calm. "We are very sad, but today was a totally different environment. When you lose, not only Madrid but all teams that have ambitions to win things are a little sad. But the costumes have better today and is committed to win on Saturday, "he said.

Real Madrid played five games without the Portuguese, injured ankle, and won only one of them. We are talking a lot of "Christian-dependence" on the team, although the player now applied more modest profile.

"I'ma little anxious to play again because it Louga and can help my team. We are not a good time, but I'm not El Salvador by the country. Only a player who wants to help the team," he said.

Cristiano Ronaldo asked to look ahead after the defeat to Alcorcón.

"That's is passed, we lost. None are happy, no one expected it, the team played well, but you have to lift his head. The world will not end today because Madrid lost 4-0. It was bad, but that be a lesson for the next matches, "he said.

Striker called modesty and take seriously every game. "We can not underestimate the opponents, regardless of the division in which to play. Disasters are always in football. Now we have to give a good image at home against Getafe (in the next Spanish League game), "he said.

Regarding his injury, Cristiano said he feels "much better", but do not want marked time to play again, he wants to pay in full.

"I want to play, but I know that I must be one hundred per cent, both physically and mentally.

The next week I will test again to see if I am one hundred percent. From then begin to train and earn how to be as before the injury, I felt great. The treatment is working, I'll be back soon, "he promised.

The striker will miss the game of the Champions League against Milan next week. "It will be a tough game because when we play out is always more difficult. We know it's difficult, but possible. We have a great team, AC Milan and will also be a good match," he added.

Another objective of Cristiano Ronaldo is to help your pass selection for the 2010 World Cup, playing the play-off against Bosnia. "We have two parties and we can be in the World Cup.

We wanted to go direct, but it was not possible. We are in the playoffs, we will have a very difficult game but we have a great opportunity to play the World Cup, "concluded optimistic.

Real Madrid will not approve of Cristiano Ronaldo Guimaraes travel to attend the selection meeting between Portugal and Malta, which may involve the combined classification of Carlos Queiroz to the play-off qualifying for the 2010 World Cup

Real Madrid will not approve of Cristiano Ronaldo Guimaraes travel to attend the selection meeting between Portugal and Malta, which may involve the combined classification Carlos Queiroz to the play-off qualifying for the 2010 World Cup.

The attacker Luso, who played just half an hour of the clash against Hungary in Lisbon, where he fell in the right ankle injury from which he recovered in Madrid, he intended to return to Portugal to follow the developments of your national team, which has increased in recent matches his World Cup chances.

However, Real Madrid, thwarted by the recurrence of his player, claims that the Portuguese, who will be away from the pitch three to four weeks, keep the specific recovery plan that has started since arriving in Madrid, TVE reported.

"In principle, we agree that he will come to watch the game. If there is any impediment, I do not know," said the Portuguese coach Carlos Queiroz in Lisbon when asked about the possibility that the Royal Madrid curb the international intentions.

"I know nothing. Basically, Christian is eager to watch the game, of course, but if Real Madrid have decided otherwise. I do not know. Do not talk about something I do not know," the head of Luso combined.

Ronaldo has started a specific plan for the recovery of the internal lateral ligament sprain in his right ankle that was playing. After the medical examination which was submitted on Sunday, the attacker has begun at the Ciudad Deportiva de Valdebebas exercises to overhaul that will have to submit for nearly a month.