Scolari tribute to players
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ByEurosport
Published 06/07/2006 at 16:37 GMT
Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari paid an emotional tribute to his team on Thursday after they were knocked out of the World Cup at the semi-final stage by France.
FOOTBALL 2006 World Cup Portugal-France Scolari
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"Thirty-two teams started the World Cup and four got to the semi-finals. To be among the four is an achievement for us, it's historic," Scolari said.
"We want to thank everyone in Portugal for all the displays of affection towards our players and to tell them our players did their best from the start.
"I want the world to know that we're proud of our players."
It was the first time Portugal had reached the semi-finals since 1966.
The former Brazil boss, who won the last World Cup, was adamant that his staff would look on the bright of events.
"We're not going to drop our heads or feel bad because of yesterday's defeat. We lost to an outstanding team.
We want to thank immensely everyone who supported us yesterday, not just in Portugal but in other parts of the world."
Portugal play the third place playoff against Germany on Saturday evening.
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