Back in 2004 & 2006, Portugal beat the Netherlands with wonderful goals by Maniche, today featured in UEFA.com:
Maniche, like Rui Costa & Figo, played with a passion and humility that has rarely been seen in the Portuguese football team since then.
Today, I’m looking forward to see the new generation begin honoring that great team. But I’m watching with my arms crossed. And hoping that team play will replace the fancy tricks and hairstyles. Only then Cristiano, Nani & co. will stand a chance…