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Matinee Monday: Dancing With the Portuguese

May 26th, 2008 | By: Greg | 11 Comments »

I couldn’t help but remember the Brazil v Portugal airport commercial from a few years back when I saw the ESPN Euro2008 promo featuring Portugal.

For me, the older commercial is more fun and brings out the playfulness and spirit of the team better than the new ESPN spot that features almost exclusively Figo and Crissy. Make your own conclusions…

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By Andrew | May 26th, 2008 at 11:51 am

The “Come Dance with the Portuguese” ad is waaaay better than the one they did for the italians…waaay better. I don’t know why they did that because they basically highlighted all of the criticisms Americans have for soccer in the Italians’ ad (whining, faking injuries, etc.). The Portuguese one is nice but I agree that the first video you posted is more of a fun video and more entertaining.

And one last thing… if this is the commentary we can expect here in the US I may have to mute the games (watch the whole thing if you can take it to get the full effect): http://youtube.com/watch?v=yBPi7wv_J6c&feature=related

By TIM | May 26th, 2008 at 1:32 pm

Portugal is heading staight for a early wake up call. Good luck! HAHAHA

Posted from Canada

By LusoCanuck | May 26th, 2008 at 2:06 pm

So whose gonna be the first one to actually let Tim bother us? I have a 4 yr old nephew, so im used to tuning out the kiddies.

Posted from United States

By Pedro | May 26th, 2008 at 2:16 pm

He just needs attention, LC…

Posted from Netherlands

By Andrew | May 26th, 2008 at 3:47 pm

lol his taunts are pathetic to the point that they’re funny now

By AJ | May 26th, 2008 at 10:40 pm

10 days to go!!!

Forca Portugal!

Posted from Canada

By OGrandeTrinco | May 26th, 2008 at 11:50 pm

I’m dying to know which Portugal commercial Tim likes more.

Personally I like the one with Brazil, but we can’t complain with the new, the Italy one is a marketing oddity indeed.

By Ale | May 27th, 2008 at 12:45 am

The old one is classic. New one is nothing compared to it.

Posted from United States

By Pedro | May 27th, 2008 at 6:49 am

I like both very much. I also like the detail of the portuguese (at least it sounds like it) in the second add.

Posted from Netherlands

By Pedro | May 28th, 2008 at 5:36 am

Portuguese guitar (sorry)…

Posted from Netherlands

By Mike | May 28th, 2008 at 7:56 pm

I like the ad, but the music has to go…Where is Jorge Ferreira when you need him!!! It would have also been nice to see a few other people like Nani or Simao.

Posted from Canada

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