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.

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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