Treaty of Accession
Barroso represents Portugal when the Union signs the treaty admitting ten countries in the following year.
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2003 in Portugal
Explore 17 historical events and records for Portugal in 2003.
Historical records for Portugal in 2003
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April
May
Champions League Victory
Wins the Champions League with AC Milan against Juventus.
Champions League Winner
Rui Costa provided creative passing in a closely contested final that required penalties in the 2003 UEFA Champions League final, helping AC Milan win the competition.
Milan European Title
Adds Europe's leading club trophy to his honours.
June
First International Appearance
Begins an international career known for creative wing play.
Portugal Senior Debut
Makes his senior Portugal debut during a friendly against Bolivia.
Portuguese Cup Final Victory
Leads FC Porto to victory over Uniao de Leiria in the Portuguese Cup final.
August
Manchester United Transfer
Signs for Manchester United after impressing against the English club.
Move to English Football
Becomes the first Portuguese player to represent Manchester United.
First International Appearance
Begins an international career that produces unprecedented appearance records.
Portugal Senior Debut
Makes his senior Portugal debut in a friendly against Kazakhstan.
Portuguese Super Cup Victory
Adds the Portuguese Super Cup to Porto's honours after the club's successful 2002-03 campaign.
Other events (month unknown)
First Manchester United Goal Against Portsmouth
Ronaldo scored a direct free kick against Portsmouth, opening his Manchester United account during a 3-0 Premier League victory.
Manchester United Debut Against Bolton
Ronaldo came off the bench against Bolton Wanderers and immediately unsettled defenders with his dribbling during a 4-0 home win.
Pauleta Signs From Bordeaux
Pauleta joined Paris Saint-Germain from Bordeaux and soon became the team's outstanding penalty-area finisher across several Ligue 1 seasons.
Portsmouth English Football Challenge
Earlier represented Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League after moving from Porto in 2003, bringing his attacking movement to English football.
Primeira Liga Title
Guides FC Porto to the Portuguese league championship in his first full season.
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