The line-up for the 2002 World Cup Portugal is as follows:
1.Goalkeeper:
Beto. -Castro.
2.Defender:
Cristiano Ronaldo.
Paolo Ferreira.
Fernando Coto.
Jose Antonio.
Betu. - Avar.
Hernan. 3.Midfielder:
Bernardo Meda.
Kiaku. Juan Carlos Valcarrel.
Helmand Putiriga.
Hernan. Fernando Mera.
Serginho.
Renato Senna.
Andrade. 4.Striker:
Pedro Paio.
Huanito. The 2002 World Cup Portugal squad features the following:
1.Young and energetic:
Cristiano Ronaldo: At the age of 18 at the time, Ronaldo showed incredible speed and skill and became a breakthrough weapon for the team.
Pedro Paio: As a striker, Paio was young but impressive, showing his threat and ability to score in the box.
2.The technology is excellent:
Beto: As captain and goalkeeper, Beto not only showed excellent goalkeeping skills, but also showed strong leadership skills on the field.
Fernando Coto: As a defender, Coto has become one of the core of the team with his solid defense and excellent passing skills.
3.Offensive and defensive:
Chiaku: The heart of the midfield is not only able to organise attacks, but also provide support on the defensive end, making him a versatile player in the team.
Fernando Mela: Mela has shown great versatility as a midfielder who can play both in attack and in defence.
4.Teamwork:
Avar: As a defender, Avar has shown great team spirit, working closely with his team-mates to build a solid defence.
Serginho: Serginho has made an important contribution to the team's attack by working closely with his team-mates as a winger, constantly creating threats.
5.Leadership Power:
Paolo Ferreira: As a defender and captain of the team, Pablo Ferreira has shown great leadership qualities and is able to stabilize the team at key moments and set an example for his teammates.
Betu: Betou is an integral part of the team as a defender who has shown excellent leadership skills on the field, leading the team defensively and helping to organise the attack.
Together, these players characterised Portugal's squad in 2002, with a combination of youth, skill, attacking and defensiveness, teamwork and leadership that laid the foundation for the team's outstanding performance at the World Cup.
From the start of the group stage, the Portuguese team showed great quality. They won an impressive 2-0 victory over Angola in their first game. Captain Beto and young Cristiano Ronaldo shone like sparks on the pitch, contributing goals and assists to the team.
In the match against Mexico, Portugal once again showed excellent attacking firepower, winning 3-1. Cristiano Ronaldo's stellar performances in the tournament have given people a lot of anticipation for his future. In addition, Chiaku in midfield and Pedro Paio in striker also showed their quality in the game.
In the final match of the group stage, Portugal and South Korea drew 1-1 and successfully advanced to the knockout stage. They were equally impressive in the knockout rounds, beating England and the Netherlands to reach the semi-finals.
Despite losing 1-0 to Germany in the semi-finals, Portugal's performance was impressive. In the race for third and fourth place, they showed tenacity and team spirit despite losing 1-2 to Turkey.
Portugal's outstanding performance at this World Cup has made fans crazy and laid a solid foundation for their future football path. The young and energetic squad showed their strength and potential, giving fans unlimited expectations. This young and luxurious Portuguese team is destined to emerge again in future competitions and become a dark horse on the world football stage.