FreeBetting (Free subscription) | 11/13/2009
Many pundits see Portugal as clear favourites in this clash even without Ronaldo but we are not prepared to write off an attacking force like Bosnia, who can score against any defence in the world. Portugal have been far from impressive under Carlos Queiroz and they simply have to improve if they want to play at the World Cup, whereas we are confident Bosnia will give them a hard time even in the first...
The Guardian (Free subscription) | 11/08/2009
• Winger will be out for two more weeks • 'The most important thing is the player' Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in the Portugal squad for their World Cup play-off against Bosnia-Herzegovina. However, the Real Madrid forward faces a race to be fit for the two games which will be played on November 14 and 18 as he has an ankle injury. Medical reports from the Primera Division side yesterday...
Football News Blog (Free subscription) | 07/16/2009
Werder Bremen collected their second victory in four preparation test matches as head coach Thomas Schaaf’s team beat Czech club FK Baumit Jablonec 5-2 in Ritzing, Austria. The goal scorers for the Green-Whites were Torsten Frings (18’ – penalty), Hugo Almeida (51’), Petri Pasanen (59’), Marko Futacs (74’) and Said Husejinovic (88’). Lafata (24’) and...
Football News Blog (Free subscription) | 06/08/2009
The Portuguese national team still have hopes of reaching the 2010 World Cup thanks to a 2-1 road victory over Albania in their Group 1 qualifier. Werder striker Hugo Almeida started the game on Saturday 6 June 2009 and rewarded head coach Carlos Queiroz’s faith in him with a fine header for the 1-0 lead [...]
FOOTBALL: Just Love The Game (Free subscription) | 06/07/2009
Portugal beat Albania 2-1 at Tirana to keep their hopes of qualifying for the 2010 World Cup alive. Hugo Almeida put the visiting side ahead on 27 minutes when he headed home José Bosingwa 's cross. But the Albanians equalised almost immediately as Ervin Skela crossed the ball from the left and Erjon Bogdani's header leveled the game. And the winning goal came in the third minute of stoppage...
ESPN (Free subscription) | 05/10/2009
Portuguese striker Hugo Almeida struck twice from close range to give hosts Werder Bremen a deserved 2-0 win over Hamburg SV on Sunday and all but end their rivals' title hopes.
Football News Blog (Free subscription) | 04/28/2009
The Werder players started their training week ahead of the UEFA Cup home first leg against Hamburg on Monday after an off day on Sunday. Head coach Thomas Schaaf had to do without five players on Saturday, but the alarm bells were not going off. The quintet of Torsten Frings, Hugo Almeida, Tim Wiese, Sebastian [...]
ToffeeWeb News (Free subscription) | 01/30/2009
Rumour Mill: Everton's chances of signing Hugo Almeida appear slim after the Portuguese striker stated that he will be staying with Werder Bremen. Sport.co.uk quote the 24 year-old as saying: ""No formal offers have arrived, only contacts and questions but nothing serious. "Werder Bremen were also unsure of the transfer and I know that Everton changed their mind over the price so there...
tribalfootball.com (Free subscription) | 01/25/2009
Everton face competition for Werder Bremen striker Hugo Almeida. The Mirror says Liverpool could rival Everton for the loan capture of striker Almeida. read more
The First Post (Free subscription) | 01/23/2009
Everton have approached Werder Bremen hoping to sign Portugal international striker Hugo Almeida on loan until the end of the season.David Moyes is facing a striker crisis -…
footy247 (Free subscription) | 01/23/2009
EVERTON’S hopes of signing Hugo Almeida were raised yesterday when the Werder Bremen striker revealed his “dream” to play in the Premier League.
Mirror.co.uk (Free subscription) | 01/23/2009
Liverpool could rival Everton for the loan capture of striker Hugo Almeida of Werder Bremen.
Liverpool Daily Post.co.uk (Free subscription) | 01/23/2009
EVERTON’S hopes of signing Hugo Almeida were raised yesterday when the Werder Bremen striker revealed his “dream” to play in the Premier League.
ToffeeWeb News (Free subscription) | 01/23/2009
Rumour Mill: Everton target Hugo Almeida says that playing in England would be "a dream" but until he receives an firm offer, he will remain committed to Werder Bremen. The Portuguese striker admitted, however, that he has spoken with his compatriot, Nuno Valente, about life at Goodison in anticipation of a possible bid by David Moyes. "...I have to remain calm while negotiations take...
Daily Mail online | Sport (Free subscription) | 01/22/2009
Portugal striker Hugo Almeida has urged Everton to step up their interest in him after admitting talking to compatriot Nuno Valente about the club.
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