Rui Costa refuses to take blame

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

Rui Costa refuses to take blame
Wed, 16 Jun, 2004 - 08:45

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

The 32-year-old AC Milan star was replaced by Brazilian-born Deco at half-time in Porto at the weekend as coach Luiz Felipe Scolari, who also sent on Cristiano Ronaldo for Sabrosa Simao, attempted to kickstart his side.

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