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Ricardo Carvalho is a Portuguese footballer who plays at center back position. In the 2003-2004 season, Carvalho began his career with his first national team Portugal on October 11, 2003 during a friendly match against Albania. Carvalho proved himself able to play both as a substitute Fernando Couto in the Euro 2004 Championship, but when it defeated Portugal in a friendly match against Greece. In this tournament, Carvalho was nominated for 'UEFA Euro Team of the Tournament' along with Maniche, Luis Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo. Carvalho and Jorge Andrade is the heart of his defense of the national team of Portugal in EURO 2004. BBC Sport football expert Alan Hansen said that Carvalho and Sol Campbell is the best player of EURO 2004. Carvalho represent the national team of Portugal in World Cup 2006 held in Germany. When the quarter-final against England, Carvalho exposed to violence because his feet were trampled on by Rooney, who lead him out of the game. When the semi-final against France, Carvalho whistled after committing an offense against Tierry Henry around the box and Zidane's penalty kick is believed to occur goals execute. Carvalho was forced to breach again and Portugal lost the third match against Germany on July 8.
Carvalho was also signed as a player who defends the national team of Portugal in the UEFA Euro 2008 Championship. Carvalho played in three of four matches, including when Portugal won against Turkey and Czech Republic in the preliminary round and lost in the quarter-finals against Germany.
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