″Portugal is a team tailored for these competitions, without being exuberant″
Carlos Carvalhal says Portugal can go far in the World Cup and even win it
Carlos Carvalhal considered that, not being favorites, Portugal could go far in Mundial’2022 and even win it.
“Portugal is a team cut out for these competitions, it is a balanced team, which plays with many midfielders and which, without being exuberant, has a balanced level of performance, especially in knockout games. Anything can happen. It can be eliminated, yes, but it can also reach the final and win, because it’s a team that has that profile. win”, he said on the sidelines of a ceremony that took place at Theatro Circo, in Braga.
Carlos Carvalhal, who is now 57 years old, currently coaches Celta de Vigo and is satisfied with this new experience abroad.
The Municipality of Braga awarded 43 medals of municipal merit to various entities and personalities who were notable for their civic achievements or personal merits and Carlos Carvalhal received the Gold Grade medal.
“I never expected to be honored in my city. It is not easy, in Portugal, to be honored while alive. When the mayor of the municipality, Ricardo Rio, encouraged me to talk about the possibility, I was touched and very moved. name of Braga to many corners of the world. Just like when I won the Portuguese Cup with Braga, being honored in my city is something that marks me for the rest of my life”, he admitted.