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.