Hehe man whatever u say...m not here to fight...m just here to see other's points of view and to post my comments...try to take lessons and learn how to discuss things with others and to accept others even if u dont share their opinions...u duchebag...:)...

How does this guy ED own me? All that he did is think back to 3 plays in soccer history where those guys defended and did something after they played defense. Just because you give me 3 examples in those players long careers where they played defense does not make them defensive players. That is the dumbest thing I have ever heard. You telling me that I was owned or that I am out of my mind is hilarious. I watch the games in and out every week I don't just go on the internet and look at highlights of plays like probably my "owners" do. I will stand by that list and would gladly add more players to it and when you tell me my list is wrong well then think what you want. I will stand by my opinion and will also stand by the fact that I think we need more attacking players on this team not defensive players. We have perhaps the best back line in the world at the least top 3. With Pepe in good shape and another midfielder that wants to stay back we can afford to attack. I am sick of losing games or drawing games to bullshiv teams with players that couldn't play 5 minutes on our seleccao. Yet these teams they are beating us and playing right with us. Maybe you like mediocrity but I don't and won't accept it...not from a country with players who start on the best teams in the world. Those days of losing or drawing against albania,hungary or malta should be over for gods sake. Who are those teams and who are those players in comparison to ours? We needed attackers against spain and other teams to win. That stupid counter attack system we tried to do was sophmoric and not what a team like ours should rely on. We have the defense now lets play some beautiful football like I think we should.

First of all!u have to show respect for others you dumb ass california even if u don't agree with others' point of view!!m not that bad person to wish ronaldo a long injury and u'll be convinved in the end that Quaresma is most likely to be our number 1 instead of that overrated "nouveau riche" called Ronaldo....so try to understand my words and all stop fighting we're not here to fight!!Go Portugal!

Everytime there is a topic like this, everyone always has to talk about how Ronaldo isn't doing this right and that right, blah, blah, blah. You know what I think? I think some of you would actually be foolish enough to bench him if you were the coach of Portugal! The way some of you talk, it seems like you think he is truly a disgrace or a disappointment or something. He is the current leading scorer for Portugal and IS capable of putting in mesmerizing performances IF he is used correctly. Should it be a surprise that he doesn't play well when he only gets to touch the ball 10 times/game? Does anyone here actually play football? If you do, then you would know it's pretty impossible to do much of anything when you play striker and have no midfield behind you (i.e. Portugal vs Spain).

If Ronaldo is so bad, and such a bad captain and all of that, then maybe we should bench him, right? Ok, I'll bite, so who should we get to replace him? Who? Which one of you football geniuses can name a player that will bring more to the team at his position, than Cristiano Ronaldo?.......... Yeah, that's what I thought. He's the best player on the team guys, he just needs to be used and coached correctly. Sir Alex Ferguson got the most out of him, so did Manuel Pellegrini and Scolari too for that matter.

Now, on to more pressing matters. I think it is good that Quaresma gets his foot in the door this way. No, I don't think he has earned it yet, but I think he could potentially have a lot to offer if he gets his attitude right and learns to play team football. I've been watching him every chance I get at Besiktas and he is certianly playing better and has more confidence. So, I think it's a good thing that he gets re-introduced to the international game at this level against teams like Cyprus and Norway. If he plays well, that will only boost his confidence further and that's not a bad thing at all.

Forca Sempre Portugal!!!

Okay yes Ronaldo is our best player but seriously, he is a douche. I think this will be a good opportunity for the team to show that they can do it without him and there not just a one man team.
Queresma is poo but he is playing well at the moment so lets give him a chance, maybe he can revive his career.
And for those of you who say the turkish league is crap, why don't you watch it before you slap them around. Their league is not far behind the other top leagues in terms of quality and there fans are absolutely nuts for their teams.

Adam and Justin are out of their minds saying that Figo Zidane and Robben, Ribery don't defend they nuts. Out of the list that Justin made the only that does not defend is maybe villa. Luis figo started his play during interceptions in defending and turning into counter attacks please do research perfect example. Euro 2000 goal agains england started with defending. How about Zidane goal against Portugal when he takes on the whole midfield in his own half after defending. Note Ronaldo had to defend at Manchester and if you watch is early games in the NT he defended to. Q7 is the only duche bag that does not defend that is why at inter he sat on the bench watching the flies.

im reading a lot of dumb ass comments by a few people here and it makes me wonder if you guys are really loyal to the national team or not...also it makes me wonder if you people know anything about these players and this sport...but anyways all these events are falling into place perfectly for quaresma...he is shining in turkey and ronaldo getting hurt may be his best opportunity to get back into the mix..its sux that ronaldo is hurt but im confident we will win these games...we have plenty of talent and it also gives other players a chance to prove themselves..should be interesting...Forca Portugal

I'm sure that he is ready for Portugal national team. Quaresma found himself again in Besiktas and he scored 5 spectecular goal. Of course, Q7 can't play like CR7 but i know that he wanna try to do his best!

are they allowed to put more people on the stand by list now that quaresma and machado will be part of the team?

I'm happy Ronaldo's out for both matches...The guy thinks he can do it all for Portugal, but sadly Portugal is not a one man team...I'm sick of seeing such a talented soccer player stinking it up for his NT...Quite frankly I think Ronaldo should go down Simao's and P.Ferreira's route and too retire from the National Team

He should be out until the Euro 2012 is Over..
We might win it.

Queiroz doesn't know how to coach Ronaldo simple as that. When Queiroz took over Ronaldo didn't score a single goal for two years until we played North Korea which was a fluky goal. He places Ronaldo at center forward against Spain in the second half when he didn't even get to touch the ball until the end of the game because Danny couldn't play wing that game. I'm getting sick of the favoritism he gives Ronaldo for giving him stupid 30-60 yard freekicks. I hate when Queiroz thinks he can do anything he wants! CR7 certainly needs to change his attitude a bit but Queiroz needs to go as well.

Varela is out.

SINCE WHEN WERE PLAYERS LIKE QUARESMA AND RONALDO SUPPOSE TO BE DEFENSIVE!?!?!

ARE YOU PEOPLE OUT OF YOUR MINDS??

THEY ARE ATTACKING-PLAY MAKING-FORWARDS!!!

LUIS FIGO NEVER, EVER, EVER CAME BACK FOR A BALL HE LOST, BUT YOU ALL LOVED HIM AND NOW HATE ON QUARESMA AND RONALDO???

HYPOCRITES!!!

Even without Ronaldo Portugal will do fine. All these injuries allow the NT to try out some new blood of youthful players eager to crack into the lineup.......and let's be real here, against Cyprus and Norway (even with newer players) the full 6 points must be expected. We need to start being confident in our nation's strength and footballing value. 6 easy points regardless of who starts for the NT.

he might have an injury aswell and might miss the games.
Why do our players always get injured right before qualifiers?

good points re mystery of his injury, every time theirs qualifying games, hes abscent...this is a little odd, but I could be wrong. Could be a serious injury, Id like to see Quaresma called up, he has been blowing up in the Turkish league...Ronaldo to my memory hasnt done squat for the Seleccao, probably a blessing in disguise..dont misquote me, hes one, if not the best player in the world, but lets see how they do without him...just a thought..

Quaresma is back. Surprise.. CR gets "mysteriously injured" before international duty. Nani better not be practicing backflips in his backyard. This team always gets cursed.