Euro 2016 final-winner Eder is left out of the squad alongside other notable names such as Nani, Renato Sanches and Andre Gomes.
Fernando Santos
Fernando Santos, Portugal and the Greece Paradigm
Despite not yet winning a game inside 90 minutes there is something dangerous about the semi-finalists here. Their coach has a history of achieving the unachievable and could be set to reach the unreachable if ‘A Selecao das Quinas’ can defeat Wales at Euro 2016.
The Panenka takes a closer look at the Portugal boss’ team and tactics while paying special attention to the demons of disappointment from Euro 2004 and how that spirit is being resurrected to work in their favor 12 years later. Continue reading
EURO 2016 Semi-Final Preview: Wales vs Portugal
Portugal are aiming to reach their second European Championship final while Wales are entering unchartered waters having never made it this far into a major international tournament before.
EURO 2016 Preview: Poland vs Portugal
The winner of this tie will set up a semi-final with Wales or Belgium.
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Euro 2016 Preview: Croatia vs Portugal
The winner of this last-16 tie will play either Switzerland or Portugal in the Euro 2016 quarter-final.
Things You Didn’t Know About Group F’s Coaches
In the final installment of the series The Panenka looks at the coaches of Group F containing Austria, Hungary, Iceland and Portugal. This crop of managers contains a footballing visionary who is literally writing the book for the future of football in his country.
