Seven

It was not my intention to post here anything about 2010 FIFA World Cup and, in particular, about the national team of my country, Portugal. However, a score like this (Portugal 7 – 0 North Korea) it is not usual in football(1), no matter what Cup we are talking about. I am feeling, then, like leaving here a singular notice about this day when, despite [...]

Fish 'n' Chips? No Thanks! -part 2

This time the idea is to proclaim to the world the immeasurable joy I felt yesterday with the clear and unequivocal victory of Sporting Clube de Portugal, from Lisboa, over Everton F.C., from Liverpool, UK. Not because I am a Sporting supporter (you know, I love F.C. Porto) but mainly because the team they beat is an English (from England) one

Sporting C.P. 3 – 0 [...]

Fish 'n' Chips? No thanks!

Porto, February 17th – I took my 14 years old son to the cathedral of my hometown’s sport club: “O Estádio do Dragão”. My favorite football team, F.C. Porto, was playing against Arsenal F.C., from London, UK, the first round of eighth-final for the UEFA Champions League. I had promised to my son, some time ago, I would take him to a football match in [...]

E Viva l’España…

One comment only: “nuestros hermanos” deserved totally this victory in Euro 2008! And they didn’t need any Cristiano Ronaldo…