September 7, 2014. Portugal lost in Aveiro to Albania, in the first qualifying match for Euro 2016 and in what was Paulo Bento’s last match as national coach. The match went down in history, not only because it marked the end of one chapter and the beginning of another, but also because, less than two years later, the Seleção would go on to win Euro 2016. For Ricardo Horta, however, September 7, 2014 means much more than that.
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That day, almost eight years ago, Ricardo Horta made his first internationalization with Portugal. A first internationalization that, until this Thursday, was also unique. Sp go ahead. Braga only returned to the National Team in the last call and played the second game against Spain, in Seville — also debuting with the important goal that deserved the draw. After the final whistle, already in the quick interview area, Horta was naturally satisfied.
“I felt very well. Playing with these companions is very easy. We have a group full of quality, full of men with big H, I found a fantastic group and it had to work. EITHER mister He told me to enjoy myself, to see where there was room to play and that’s it. I tried to do my best, I enjoyed every minute I spent here and luckily it worked out. They were two great teams, two great teams, made up of the best players in the world. It was a good result. We wanted victory, of course, when Portugal enter the field, they only think about victory. But there are still three games left at this point and we are going to want to win them,” said the 27-year-old.
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Later on, Ricardo Horta was also asked about Benfica’s interest, but declined to comment on the possibility of a transfer to Luz. “Now I am focused on the national team, enjoying every minute. As I said before, this is not the time to talk about it. I am focused on the National Team and the future will be seen soon”, completed the Sp. Braga striker.
Integrating club and national team, Ricardo Horta ⚽ scored for the 5th consecutive game pic.twitter.com/H0XzZAam8A
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Source: Observadora
