Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has branded his four-match touchline ban as “excessive” and will appeal the decision.

Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) president Gilberto Madail admits it might be difficult to find the package which will persuade Luiz Felipe Scolari to stay on as coach after the World Cup.

Portuguese football chiefs have cleared the way for Luiz Felipe Scolari to discuss a possible move to England.

LUIZ FELIPE SCOLARI is set to be appointed next England manager if he can agree terms with the Football Association, but an announcement is unlikely before next week.

Luiz Felipe Scolari is set to be appointed as the next England manager if he can agree terms with the Football Association but an announcement is unlikely before next week.

THE English Football Association may have to change their original plans if they really want Luiz Felipe Scolari as the next England manager.

THE English Football Association may have to change their original plans if they really want Luiz Felipe Scolari as the next England manager.

Portugal 2 Russia 0

Rui Costa scored the second goal that keeps Portugal’s hopes of lifting the European Championship title in their own country remain on track – but only just.

Portugal star Rui Costa has refused to be cast in the role of scapegoat for Saturday’s shock defeat by Greece.

Anti-racism campaigners are using Euro 2004 as a platform to combat prejudice in football which they believe still remains a significant problem for the game.

Antonio Oliveira is to be replaced as Portugal coach after the country's dismal performance in the World Cup.

Antonio Oliveira's job isn't on the line, even if Portugal lose against South Korea and they are knocked out of the World Cup, the country's top soccer official said.