Smile 26,600 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 BRUNO Alves is targeting World Cup success with Portugal as he prepares for the tournament in Russia next month. The central defender is currently in his home country training with his national side. They take on Tunisia, Belgium and Algeria in friendlies over the next couple of weeks. Alves was part of the 2016 team who won the European Championship but Portugal face a tough test in their group on the world stage. Spain, Morocco and Iran make up Group B. He said: “We have to do what we have done so far, we have to work well, we are ready and we have to think, we have to play the game. “We have to pass the group stage first and that is our first ambition. Then it is thinking game by game, but always with the ambition that we can do more and better. We are on the right track. “Morocco are one of the best teams in the world, I think it’s going to be a very difficult game in the World Cup. It will be a tactical game, waiting and no one will want to make a mistake.” The 36-year-old also addressed his future with his national side, claiming he is fit and ready to continue representing his country. He smiled: “I’m fine. I will continue to play my part, trying to help the team, being available, giving my best as I always did until the today. That is my idea, to continue to help and to do the best I know.” Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sparkle 53,527 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Really thought he had the makings of an icon for us, so disappointing. Still a staunch looking big bastard though. Cedrick and BridgeIsBlue 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 That's nice. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,363 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Hope he leaves and gets pumped out the groups Cedrick and BridgeIsBlue 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_gazza 1,065 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 6 minutes ago, Smile said: “Morocco are one of the best teams in the world, That's a belter BridgeIsBlue, Laudrup1984, Ger_onimo and 1 other 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westenclosure2008 794 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 12 minutes ago, ForeverAndEver said: Hope he leaves and gets pumped out the groups Why? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,363 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 2 minutes ago, westenclosure2008 said: Why? 1, he’s rotten and 2, I really don’t like Ronaldo and it would be funny seeing him go out at the group stage Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMckee 3,420 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Reckon he can have a part to play next season. Thought he would be one of the first out the door in the summer but not heard any rumours. Surely gerrard should be able to get something decent out of him? Him next to a younger, quicker centre back like Goldson could be good. Dunc 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,681 Posted May 25, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2018 Just now, ForeverAndEver said: 1, he’s rotten and 2, I really don’t like Ronaldo and it would be funny seeing him go out at the group stage The further Portugal go and Bruno plays a part the more money we get as we get an appearance fee and it puts him in the shop window to move Alves on. King_gazza, Perth_Campsie_Ger, Smile and 5 others 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westenclosure2008 794 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Just now, ForeverAndEver said: 1, he’s rotten and 2, I really don’t like Ronaldo and it would be funny seeing him go out at the group stage Fair enough, thought it was just down to Alves that you wanted them pumped out. I still think he’s our best centre half at the moment. ForeverAndEver 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthranger 3,863 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 33 minutes ago, Smile said: BRUNO Alves is targeting World Cup success with Portugal as he prepares for the tournament in Russia next month. The central defender is currently in his home country training with his national side. They take on Tunisia, Belgium and Algeria in friendlies over the next couple of weeks. Alves was part of the 2016 team who won the European Championship but Portugal face a tough test in their group on the world stage. Spain, Morocco and Iran make up Group B. He said: “We have to do what we have done so far, we have to work well, we are ready and we have to think, we have to play the game. “We have to pass the group stage first and that is our first ambition. Then it is thinking game by game, but always with the ambition that we can do more and better. We are on the right track. “Morocco are one of the best teams in the world, I think it’s going to be a very difficult game in the World Cup. It will be a tactical game, waiting and no one will want to make a mistake.” The 36-year-old also addressed his future with his national side, claiming he is fit and ready to continue representing his country. He smiled: “I’m fine. I will continue to play my part, trying to help the team, being available, giving my best as I always did until the today. That is my idea, to continue to help and to do the best I know.” Tought test in their group: Spain Morocco and Iran. Fucking hell, the world cup is a farce these days Ibrox_Nights and Smile 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CM 1234 68 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Absolute diddy. Got to hope some mob in the Middle East or China wants to market him on his previous reputation Copland bear, Bad Robot and Kai_Johansen 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaudrupsPatrickBoots 13,510 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 32 minutes ago, King_gazza said: That's a belter They're ranked even lower than Scotland King_gazza 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamie 4,829 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 I'm amazed he made the squad Cedrick and WATP-FOREVER 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrosrightfoot 39 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 In a Portugal top he's a different player. Actually looks a decent cb Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gman36 3,455 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Just now, Pedrosrightfoot said: In a Portugal top he's a different player. Actually looks a decent cb Almost like he tries harder for them Cedrick, Loyal-Bear and HuistraHairDo 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthranger 3,863 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 48 minutes ago, Smile said: BRUNO Alves is targeting World Cup success with Portugal as he prepares for the tournament in Russia next month. The central defender is currently in his home country training with his national side. They take on Tunisia, Belgium and Algeria in friendlies over the next couple of weeks. Alves was part of the 2016 team who won the European Championship but Portugal face a tough test in their group on the world stage. Spain, Morocco and Iran make up Group B. He said: “We have to do what we have done so far, we have to work well, we are ready and we have to think, we have to play the game. “We have to pass the group stage first and that is our first ambition. Then it is thinking game by game, but always with the ambition that we can do more and better. We are on the right track. “Morocco are one of the best teams in the world, I think it’s going to be a very difficult game in the World Cup. It will be a tactical game, waiting and no one will want to make a mistake.” The 36-year-old also addressed his future with his national side, claiming he is fit and ready to continue representing his country. He smiled: “I’m fine. I will continue to play my part, trying to help the team, being available, giving my best as I always did until the today. That is my idea, to continue to help and to do the best I know.” You've edited Morocco for Spain there surely...if not christ no wonder he struggles against Kilmarnock Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pedrosrightfoot 39 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, Gman36 said: Almost like he tries harder for them Yeah exactly Cedrick and Gman36 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spliffy 643 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 Wish him and Portugal all the best. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Ryju84 3,170 Posted May 25, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted May 25, 2018 Bruno will do well in the world cup because he won't have to play centre back, sweeper, cover left back, mop up diddy midfield mistakes, drive forward cause no one else will, and deal with keepers who can't clear a ball properly... all at once. HuistraHairDo, Amato, writingranger and 11 others 14 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_gazza 1,065 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 14 minutes ago, LaudrupsPatrickBoots said: They're ranked even lower than Scotland Surely he must have meant Spain LaudrupsPatrickBoots 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverAndEver 71,363 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 3 minutes ago, Ryju84 said: Bruno will do well in the world cup because he won't have to play centre back, sweeper, cover left back, mop up diddy midfield mistakes, drive forward cause no one else will, and deal with keepers who can't clear a ball properly... all at once. I mean, he's to blame for his performances, no one else Gman36, Cedrick and HuistraHairDo 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smile 26,600 Posted May 25, 2018 Author Share Posted May 25, 2018 14 minutes ago, plymouthranger said: You've edited Morocco for Spain there surely...if not christ no wonder he struggles against Kilmarnock https://Rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/alves-world-cup-ambition/ plymouthranger 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
plymouthranger 3,863 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 5 minutes ago, Smile said: https://Rangers.co.uk/news/headlines/alves-world-cup-ambition/ Wow, we should terminate his contract for that quote alone. He probably thinks the SPFL is the best league in the world... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
big blue Fin 3,724 Posted May 25, 2018 Share Posted May 25, 2018 53 minutes ago, ForeverAndEver said: 1, he’s rotten and 2, I really don’t like Ronaldo and it would be funny seeing him go out at the group stage I agree he's been rotten rotten for us and I don't like Ronaldo much either, but I've got them to come through the stages and if I lose my bet because of your negative waves ... ForeverAndEver 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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