June 18, 2010
A WORLD CUP ODYSSEY
More than vuvuzelas and Jabulani
Figo, 2001 FIFA Player of the Year and former Portugal National Team captain, as well as Pauleta, all-time leading goal scorer of the Portugal National Team, stopped by our hotel to give their best wishes.
June 13, 2010
A WORLD CUP ODYSSEY
Preparing for the Moment of Truth
The moment of truth is just around the corner. Portugal plays its first World Cup match on Tuesday, June 15th (9:30 am ET) versus Ivory Coast in Port Elizabeth at the beautiful Nelson Mandela Bay Stadium.
June 4, 2010
A WORLD CUP ODYSSEY
The Beauty and Power of South Africa
In 2000 I had the honor of working with the Bafana Bafana soccer team, at the invitation of South African National Team Head Coach Carlos Queiroz. They were preparing for the African Nations Cup in Mali. Three profound memories from my time there impacted my life.
May 20, 2010
A WORLD CUP ODYSSEY
Hysteria in Covilha for the Portugal National Team
COVILHA, Portugal--The entire village of Covilha is ecstatic about hosting their special guest, the Portugal National Team.
May 15, 2010
A WORLD CUP ODYSSEY
Meet the team
I almost did not make it to the Portugal National Team official player presentation.
May 13, 2010
THE JOURNEY BEGINS
A coach’s first World Cup
Well the moment has arrived. I leave for the Portugal National Team training camp in preparation for the South Africa World Cup!
