Pride on the line as Brazil meet dangerous Portugal
China Daily | Updated: 2010-06-25 07:51
DURBAN - Pride not pragmatism will be the watchword when soccer powerhouses Brazil and Portugal meet in a mouthwatering World Cup clash on Friday (1400) to decide the winners of Group G.
Although whoever tops the group could meet Spain in the second round, any suggestion that either side might connive to avoid the European champions has received short shrift.
"In Brazilian national football our duty is to win every game," defender Lucio said on Wednesday. "We play for the honor of the Brazilian shirt and the Brazilian public. We don't pick our opponents."
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