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2006 in Portugal

Explore 9 historical events and records for Portugal in 2006.

Historical records for Portugal in 2006

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April

Second Chelsea Premier League Title

Mourinho, Jose ยท London ยท Manager ยท Sport / Football

Chelsea defeat Manchester United 3-0 to secure a second consecutive Premier League championship.

May

Champions League Winner

Souza, Deco ยท Saint-Denis ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Deco Souza linked Barcelona's midfield and attack during the 2-1 victory over Arsenal in the 2006 UEFA Champions League final, helping Barcelona win the competition.

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First World Cup Goal Against Iran

Ronaldo, Cristiano ยท Frankfurt ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Ronaldo converted a penalty against Iran during Portugal's 2-0 World Cup group-stage victory, registering his first goal at a men's World Cup.

French Cup Final Winner Against Marseille

Pauleta, Pedro ยท Saint-Denis ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Pauleta captained Paris Saint-Germain to a 2-1 Coupe de France final victory over Marseille, strengthening his standing among the club's great forwards.

Fulham Captain in Premier League

Boa Morte, Luรญs ยท London ยท Winger ยท Sport / Football

Captains Fulham and supplies wide attacking play during the 2005-06 Premier League season, extending a long English career that began at Arsenal.

International Caps

Ronaldo, Cristiano ยท Gelsenkirchen ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Represents Portugal during the 2006 World Cup as the national team progresses to the semi-finals.

League Cup Final Goal Against Wigan

Ronaldo, Cristiano ยท Cardiff ยท Forward ยท Sport / Football

Ronaldo scored Manchester United's second goal against Wigan Athletic as the team won the League Cup final 4-0.

Middlesbrough Portuguese Defender

Xavier, Abel ยท Middlesbrough ยท Defender ยท Sport / Football

Represents Middlesbrough in the Premier League after earlier English spells, offering experience in both central defence and right-back roles.

Portsmouth Midfield Loan Spell

Fernandes, Manuel ยท Portsmouth ยท Midfielder ยท Sport / Football

Joins Portsmouth on loan from Benfica and adapts his passing and tackling to the pace of Premier League football.

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