[國家] Scolari calls for respect for Belgium
Scolari calls for respect for Belgium
March 23, 2007. LISBON (AFP)
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Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari pleaded with supporters on Friday to welcome the Belgium team with respect despite contentious remarks
made by the visiting goalkeeper about Cristiano Ronaldo.
Portugal play host to group A rivals Belgium on Saturday in what could turn
out to be a crucial Euro 2008 qualification match.
In the build-up to the game however 26-year-old Belgium keeper Stijn Stijnen
on Thursday was quoted in a regional newspaper, Gazet Van Antwerpen, as
saying: "After two minutes we'll bring him down so hard he'll get carried off
on a stretcher."
The comments caused fury among the Portuguese Football Association who
immediately filed a complaint to European football's governing body. UEFA are
set to investigate the allegations.
Belgium's Brazilian coach Scolari has attempted to calm the waters before the
game by recalling the atmosphere around the stands four years ago.
"I want to see 55,000 supporters to go crazy for Portugal but with respect
for Belgium.
"Can you remember how we welcomed the teams that came here (Portugal) for
Euro 2004? I want Belgium to get the same kind of reception," said Scolari.
Portugal and Belgium are in a precarious situation in Group A, both on seven
points and occupy fourth and fifth place respectively.
A loss for either team would seriously jeopardise qualification for the
finals to be held in Switzerland and Austria beginning June 7.
Finland top the group on eleven points with Serbia and Poland in second and
third on ten points.
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