6月17日，葡萄牙將與伊朗進行第二場小組賽，隊中的頭號球星費戈認為同他們同這支中東球隊的較量將是一場硬仗，他説“在世界盃上沒有比賽會容易，如果伊朗輸了，他們便要告別世界盃了”。上一場同安哥拉的比賽，葡萄牙主帥被指責球隊沒有提出具有觀賞性的足球，但是費戈對於球隊主教練路易斯斯科拉裏則讚揚有加，稱其是自己“見過的最優秀的教練”，他説“在他的帶領下，許多積極的事情發生了，如果他能早一點當我們的教練，我會很高興”。

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　　Figo expects Iranian test

　　By Simon Fudge | Friday 16th JunePrint this pageEmail page

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　　Luis Figo

　　Portugal captain Luis Figo is expecting Iran to be difficult opponents on Saturday.

　　Luiz Felipe Scolari's side will look to assure a place in the knockout stages with a win over Team Melli in Frankfurt, with Portugal likely to contest top spot in Group D with Mexico.

　　In fact, the emphasis on earning a win over the Middle Eastern side will grow, should the Mexicans claim a second straight win by defeating Angola on Friday evening.

　　Despite beating the Angolans 1-0 in their opening group match, Portugal's performance was less than impressive against The Black Antelopes.

　　Internazionale man Figo has warned his team-mates they face a strong challenge from the Iranians, who face the possibility of elimination from the finals with another defeat.

　　"We certainly do not expect this to be an easy task because in a World Cup, there are no easy matches," Figo said. "If Iran lose, they will be out."

　　Figo was quick to praise Scolari for his efforts with the Seleccao das Quinas, stating his regret that the Brazilian tactician had not been placed in charge sooner.

　　"He is the best coach we have ever had," Figo said. "Under his command, a lot of positive things have happened.

　　"I would have loved it if he had taken over sooner."

　　Scolari, meanwhile, hit back at critics who claim that his side lacked a level of entertainment in their display against Angola.

　　"All that matters is a win and not how we do it," Scolari said.

　　作者-于歡-北京第二外國語學院-英語系

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