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Trophy Dream Team A (4-3-3)

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Vítor Baía
Vítor Baía
Portugal

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Vítor Baía
Vítor Baía
Portugal
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RB
João Pinto
João Pinto
Portugal

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João Pinto
João Pinto
Portugal
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CB
Fernando Couto
Fernando Couto
Portugal

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Fernando Couto
Fernando Couto
Portugal
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CB
Humberto Coelho
Humberto Coelho
Portugal

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Humberto Coelho
Humberto Coelho
Portugal
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LB
Hilário
Hilário
Portugal

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Hilário
Hilário
Portugal
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CM
Mário Coluna
Mário Coluna
Portugal

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Mário Coluna
Mário Coluna
Portugal
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OM
Rui Costa
Rui Costa
Portugal

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Rui Costa
Rui Costa
Portugal
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RW
Luís Figo
Luís Figo
Portugal

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Luís Figo
Luís Figo
Portugal
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FW
Eusébio
Eusébio
Portugal

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Eusébio
Eusébio
Portugal
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Paulo Futre
Paulo Futre
Portugal

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Paulo Futre
Paulo Futre
Portugal
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LW
Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal

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Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal
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Trophy Dream Team B (4-3-3)

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Manuel Bento
Manuel Bento
Portugal

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Manuel Bento
Manuel Bento
Portugal
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RB
António Veloso
António Veloso
Portugal

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RB
António Veloso
António Veloso
Portugal
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CB
Ricardo Carvalho
Ricardo Carvalho
Portugal

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CB
Ricardo Carvalho
Ricardo Carvalho
Portugal
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CB
Humberto Coelho
Humberto Coelho
Portugal

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CB
Humberto Coelho
Humberto Coelho
Portugal
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LB
Pepe
Pepe
Portugal

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Pepe
Pepe
Portugal
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DM
Paulo Sousa
Paulo Sousa
Portugal

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Paulo Sousa
Paulo Sousa
Portugal
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OM
Deco
Deco
Portugal

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Deco
Deco
Portugal
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RW
José Augusto
José Augusto
Portugal

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José Augusto
José Augusto
Portugal
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FW
Fernando Peyroteo
Fernando Peyroteo
Portugal

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Fernando Peyroteo
Fernando Peyroteo
Portugal
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Fernando Gomes
Fernando Gomes
Portugal

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Fernando Gomes
Fernando Gomes
Portugal
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LW
Fernando Chalana
Fernando Chalana
Portugal

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Fernando Chalana
Fernando Chalana
Portugal
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📄 Summary
Portugal national football team Emblem
The Portugal national football team (Portuguese: Seleção Portuguesa de Futebol) has represented Portugal in men's international football competitions since 1921. The national team is controlled by the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), the governing body for football in Portugal. Portugal's home games are played at the Estádio Nacional stadiums in Portugal, and its primary training ground and technical headquarters, Cidade do Futebol, is located in Oeiras. The head coach of the team is Roberto Martínez, and the captain is Cristiano Ronaldo, who also holds the team records for most caps and most goals.

Portugal's first participation in a major tournament finals was at the 1966 World Cup, which saw a team featuring Ballon d'Or winner Eusébio finish in third place. Portugal also made it to the semi-finals of the UEFA Euro 1984, losing to hosts and eventual winners France. Under the team's first golden generation in the 1990s, Portugal began consistently featuring in the European Championship and World Cup; they made the semi-finals of the 2006 World Cup, finishing in fourth place, along with placing as runners-up at Euro 2004 as hosts, and reaching the semi-finals of Euro 2000 and Euro 2012. This was in great part due to the production of several world class players, such as fellow Ballon d'Or winners Luís Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo.

In 2016, Portugal won its first-ever major trophy, Euro 2016, defeating hosts France in the finals. With the win, Portugal qualified and made its only appearance in the FIFA Confederations Cup held in Russia, where they finished in third place. Portugal qualified for and hosted the brand new 2019 Nations League finals where they triumphed, defeating the Netherlands and earning their second major tournament victory in three finals. Portugal also appeared in the Olympic football tournament, and made it to the semi-finals at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, finishing in fourth place.

Portugal is colloquially referred to as the Seleção das Quinas (a synecdoche based on the flag of the country) and has notable rivalries with Brazil, due to shared cultural traits and heritage, France, due to several important meetings between the two teams at the Euros and World Cup, and Spain, known as A Guerra Ibérica in Portuguese or The Iberian War in English, with the rivalry between two countries going back to 1581.

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When selecting players for an all-time soccer dream team, several key criteria are typically considered:

Performance and Achievements

Individual accolades: Ballon d'Or awards, FIFA World Player of the Year titles, and other prestigious individual honors.

Team success: Contributions to World Cup victories, Champions League titles, and other major tournament wins.

Statistical excellence: Goals scored, assists provided, clean sheets kept, and other relevant performance metrics.

Skill and Ability

Technical prowess: Exceptional dribbling, passing, shooting, and ball control abilities1.

Tactical understanding: Positional awareness, game intelligence, and strategic decision-making.

Physical attributes: Speed, strength, agility, and endurance appropriate for their position.

Historical Impact and Legacy

Longevity: Consistent performance at the highest level over an extended period.

Influence: Impact on the game's evolution and inspiration to future generations.

Reputation: Recognition by peers, experts, and fans as one of the greatest in their position.

Team Composition

Positional balance: Ensuring representation across all key positions on the field.

Tactical compatibility: Selecting players who could theoretically work well together in a cohesive system.

Era representation: Including players from different time periods to create a truly all-time team.

Selection Process

Expert panel: Often involves a group of knowledgeable journalists, former players, or coaches.

Voting system: May use a points-based voting system to rank players across different eras.

Consideration of different leagues and nationalities to ensure a global representation.

It's important to note that the selection of an all-time dream team is inherently subjective and can vary based on the specific criteria emphasized by the selectors. The Ballon d'Or Dream Team, for example, was voted on by 170 journalists worldwide, showcasing the collaborative nature of such selections.

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