1.  The Portuguese coach has had a trouble-strewn qualifying section so far.

2.  Carlos Queiroz, the experienced Portuguese coach, has committed to coach the United Arab Emirates.

3.  Portuguese coach Antonio Oliveria said he achieved the result he wanted, saying he was afraid of injuring his players ahead of the World Cup.

4.  Bajevic will replace Portuguese coach Fernando Santos, who did not renew his one-year contract with the Athens club.

5.  Even so, Portuguese coach Antonio Oliveira said measures were being planned to protect Figo.

6.  Greek first-division leader AEK Athens began hunting for a new coach Tuesday following the surprise resignation of Portuguese coach Fernando Santos.

7.  In a desperate move, Portuguese coach Fernando Santos replaced defender Nikos Georgeas with striker Sotiris Constantinidis.

8.  Powerhouse FC Porto aims to hire a Portuguese coach to replace Bobby Robson after the Briton reportedly signed with FC Barcelona, news reports said Saturday.

9.  Portuguese coach Fernando Santos said Thursday he would not renew his contract with AEK Athens after the club narrowly missed out on the Greek league title.

10.  Portuguese coach Humberto Coelho announced his resignation after the game.