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This article from Record Portugal covers Portugal's U21 national team coach Luís Freire's approach to team building, emphasizing study and player development. It highlights Freire's one-year anniversary in charge, during which he has debuted 28 players. The match against Northern Ireland (a 4-0 win) saw five new internationals, including Sporting midfielder Eduardo Felicíssimo and FC Porto goalkeeper Gonçalo Ribeiro, both of whom expressed pride in their debuts. The article also includes quotes from Freire on the demands of the role and qualities he seeks in players, as well as a note from Gustavo Sá urging calm ahead of the European Championship. The team's campaign is described as 'close to perfection' by Freire.
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The 'Behind the Scenes' of Coaching a National Team: Building the Best Team Requires Study
Luís Freire explains the demands of the role and the qualities he looks for in players.
Eduardo Felicíssimo Proud of His U21 Debut: "It's Always an Honour to Represent Our National Team"
The Sporting midfielder came off the bench in the 4-0 win against Northern Ireland.
Luís Freire Has Already Debuted 28 Players in the U21 National Team
The match against Northern Ireland provided five more internationals in the category.
Gonçalo Ribeiro: "I'm Very Happy, It's a Pride to Make My Debut in This Space"
The 20-year-old FC Porto goalkeeper started in the U21 match against Northern Ireland.
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- Gustavo Sá curbs euphoria about the European Championship: "Take things calmly and think game by game"
- Luís Freire on the U21 campaign: "Season close to perfection"
- U21s don't ease up and beat Northern Ireland with Quenda brace
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Behind the Scenes of Coaching Portugal's U21 Team: Building the Best Team Requires Study