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Portuguese head coach Paulo Bento on Tuesday called on his squad to reach the final of Euro 2012 ahead of their semi-final clash with Spain.
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SOUNDBITE: (Portuguese) Paulo Bento, Portugal coach
"We have a great opportunity against Spain. We could make it to the final for the second time in our history, whether we make it within 90 minutes or through penalties, there is no greater motivation than this."
SOUNDBITE: (Portuguese) Paulo Bento, Portugal coach
"We are confident, this is a fact. The Portuguese are going through difficult times at home and this could be a moment of happiness for Portuguese people, who once again believe in us, thanks to the work we have done."
SOUNDBITE: (Portuguese) Hugo Almeida, Portugal forward
"Playing with Cristiano Ronaldo is always a great source of satisfaction and pride. He is among the world's best players, a great professional. He is doing everything he can, just as the rest of the team are, to make it to the final."
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2000 | France | Italy | Netherlands / Portugal |
1996 | Germany | Czech Republic | France / England |
1992 | Denmark | Germany | Netherlands / Sweden |
1988 | Netherlands | Soviet Union | Italy / West Germany |
1984 | France | Spain | Denmark / Portugal |
1980 | West Germany | Belgium | Czechoslovakia |
1976 | Czechoslovakia | West Germany | Netherlands |
1972 | West Germany | Soviet Union | Belgium |
1968 | Italy | Yugoslavia | England |
1964 | Spain | Soviet Union | Hungary |
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