Training, Champions League, International Duty & Benz In Court Again

The team had their final training session in preparation for meeting Sevilla on Sunday.

The Daily Drool: Bruno Vale

Goalkeeper Bruno has played for Apollon Limassol since 2012. He has represented Portugal at the U20, U21 and senior levels.

The Daily Drool: Rui Patricio

Goalkeeper Rui plays for Sporting CP. He has represented Portugal at the U16, U17, U18, U19, U20, U21 and senior levels.

International Recap

My original plan was to give you a daily recap of the international break. That obviously did not happen. But I do have some goodies after the jump.

The Daily Drool: Rúben Amorim

Midfielder Rúben currently plays for Benfica. He has represented Portugal at the U20, U21 and senior level.

James Joins The Group, International Duty, Sese Speaks & Bebe Iker

Great news!James returned to training with the group today. Very encouraging!

The Daily Drool: José Bosingwa

Right back José joined Trabzonspor in 2013. He has represented Portugal at the U21 and senior levels.

The Daily Drool: Éder

Forward Éder plays for SC Braga. He has represented Portugal at the senior level, making his debut in 2012.

World Cup 2014 – Group G – Match Report: Portugal 2 – Ghana 1

Why FIFA?! Why?!

First you force us to watch a World Cup that is devoid of Zlatan because you made us choose between Zlatan and Cristiano. Now, you make me cheer on Cristiano and Portugal at the Mane Garrincha National Stadium in Brasilia for the sole purpose of seeing the USA through to the Round of 16! You are a dirty, corrupt organization (but that’s for completely separate reasons).

World Cup 2014 – Karim Benzema: Menace II Society

I mean, it’s one thing if young ‘uns like Antoine Griezmann want to fangirl over Karim like he’s Harry Styles and emulate his poor hair choices. But it’s something completely different when Karim’s follicular tragedies unduly influence one of our best and brightest fully grown men.  Yes, someone else has fallen under the sway of the dead animal pelt coiffure. And it breaks my heart to tell you who.