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Joao V Pinto - SL Benfica, Sporting CP & Portugal NT Legend

Postby quinas1139 » August 13th, 2008, 8:33 pm

JOÃO VIEIRA PINTO 1971-…
Meão de altura, enorme de talento

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Nome: João Manuel Vieira Pinto
Data de nascimento: 19-8-1971
Naturalidade: Porto
Posição: médio de ataque
Clubes principais: Boavista, Benfica e Sporting
Jogos pela Selecção Nacional: 81/23 golos
Estreia: 12-10-1991, no Luxemburgo, frente ao Luxemburgo (1-1)
Último jogo: 14-6-2002, em Incheon, frente à Coreia do Sul (0-1)


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Nascido no Bairro do Falcão, no Porto, João Vieira Pinto transformou-se rapidamente numa das pérolas mais brilhantes desse colar precioso que brotou dos Campeonatos do Mundo de juniores de 1989 e 1991 conquistados por Portugal. Apesar da sua pequena estatura e aparente fragilidade, ganhou um espaço único naquela zona do campo meio híbrida em que um médio se transforma em avançado, recuperando a bola, trocando-a com os companheiros, surgindo na área contrária para concluir os movimentos à custa de golos apontados com a cabeça ou com qualquer dos pés. A sua impulsão é impressionante e os estragos capaz de fazer nos lances aéreos consideráveis. Além disso possui um pontapé forte e colocado que lhe permite fazer muitos golos em remates de longe.
Manuel José, um dos seus treinadores mais marcantes, dizia que João Vieira Pinto já sabia o que ia fazer da bola antes de a receber. Foi talvez essa a característica que o impôs bem cedo na equipa do Boavista de onde saiu para uma experiência fracassada no Atlético de Madrid (nunca jogou pelos «colchoneros» e limitou-se a presenças na filial, Atlético Madrileño). Natural: tinha apenas 17 anos. Regressou ao Bessa por pouco tempo. O Benfica abriu-lhe as portas, apesar da insistência do grande rival Sporting. Foi já no Benfica, e ao serviço da Selecção Nacional, na véspera de um jogo em Glasgow, que lhe detectaram um pneumotórax. Consequência: afastamento dos relvados por uns meses e uma sombra escura acastelando-se sobre o seu futuro como jogador de futebol.

João Vieira Pinto voltou a jogar em toda a sua plenitude. Ou talvez melhor ainda. Com ele em campo, o Benfica construiu uma das equipas mais brilhantes das últimas décadas, na qual pontificavam igualmente Rui Costa, Paulo Sousa, Rui Águas, Vítor Paneira e Paulo Futre, todos largamente «internacionais». Era um Benfica que vivia muito além das suas possibilidades e se condenou à falência financeira e desportiva. No «Verão Escaldante» de 1993, as rescisões de contrato estavam na ordem do dia no Estádio da Luz. A equipa ameaçava desfazer-se; Paulo Sousa e Pacheco já haviam fugido para o outro lado da Segunda Circular, assinando pelo Sporting. João Vieira Pinto parecia seguir o mesmo caminho: rescindiu o seu contrato com justa causa e comprometeu-se com os «leões». Um período de férias em Espanha e um encontro com os dirigentes do Benfica alteraram o sentido das coisas de forma radical. João Vieira Pinto manteve-se na Luz e deu início a uma época de esplendor, na qual cometeu a proeza de conduzir as «águias» a uma vitória inesquecível em Alvalade (6-3), num encontro que serviu para definir o título de campeão e no qual marcou 3 golos.

A queda do Benfica era, no entanto, irreversível. João Vieira Pinto viu partir grandes jogadores e chegarem jogadores medíocres. Foi a bandeira e o emblema de um clube à deriva, ficou longe dos títulos e pagou por tudo isso com a ingratidão de o não quererem mais. Seguiu, finalmente, para Alvalade, onde foi recebido com o carinho próprio de uma plateia que sempre o quisera de verde e branco. Mas, a crise chegou também ao Sporting. Considerado excessivamente caro para os cofres do clube, restou-lhe voltar às origens e ao Boavista.

O seu último jogo pela Selecção Nacional foi triste. Sobretudo para um jogador que desde os 15 anos se habituara a trazer ao peito as cinco quinas de Portugal. Depois de uma expulsão e um castigo duro por parte da FIFA, "o grande artista" não voltou a ser convocado. João Vieira Pinto somou oitenta e uma «internacionalizações» na Selecção A. Um número impressionante! Duas fases finais de Campeonatos da Europa (1996 e 2000), uma fase final de um Campeonato do Mundo (2002), um terceiro lugar em 2000, jogos inesquecíveis de talento puro, raça e entrega, como aquela reviravolta face à Inglaterra, em Eindhoven, no primeiro jogo do Euro 2000, virando o resultado de 0-2 para 3-2, e apontando o segundo golo de Portugal. Não, João Vieira Pinto não merecia que um gesto irreflectido sobre o árbitro do Coreia do Sul-Portugal de Incheon, no Mundial de 2002, fosse o último da sua carreira com a camisola da «equipa de todos nós». Quis o destino que assim fosse. O futebol é, muitas vezes, ingrato para aqueles que o tratam melhor.
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Re: Seleccao Nacional de Portugal - The Legends

Postby quinas1139 » August 13th, 2008, 8:35 pm

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João Manuel Vieira Pinto (born 19 August 1971 in Porto) is a former Portuguese footballer, who made his name mostly at a domestic level and as a key figure in the Portuguese national team's Golden Generation.

Youth

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As a youth, João Vieira Pinto played for the Bairro do Falcão (where he was born, in Campanhã, Porto's east side) and the Águias da Areosa, and once tried to join FC Porto, but was refused, joining Boavista FC instead. As a child, João Pinto impressed with his speed and ball control, and was one of the brightest stars in Portugal's wins in the World Youth Championship in Riyadh and Lisbon in 1989 and 1991 He is the only player ever to have been on the winning side in this competition twice. His performance in the first competition earned him a transfer to Atlético Madrid in 1990, but he was placed instead on Atlético Madrileño, the reserves' side. After a forgettable season, he rejoined Boavista, where he played every game, scoring eight goals, and helping his team win the Portuguese Cup. This season earned him a transfer to Lisbon's SL Benfica.

Career


In Benfica, João Pinto's career was threatened in late 1992 by a collapsed lung during a game in Scotland for the 1994 World Cup qualifiers. He did recover, but was unable to help Benfica win the title. However, in the next season he played some of what most agree was the best football he ever played at Benfica, with his best moment in a derby against Sporting, where he scored three goals and was on the play of the remaining three of a massive 6-3 victory in the Estádio José Alvalade. This result proved to be decisive for Benfica's title that season.Dubbed The Golden Boy, João Pinto won the captaincy from António Veloso after Veloso's retirement in 1995, but Pinto was unable to win a national title again. Arguably, the lack of quality of a poorly managed Benfica side played a part in his lack of development after 1995, as he was considered as the main talent of the Portuguese squad, alongside player Rui Costa.Finally, after a wage dispute with Benfica's president João Vale e Azevedo, he was released from contract weeks before the Euro 2000 (making him the only free-agent in the competition), where he helped the national team reach the semi-finals.

After the end of the Euro 2000, João Pinto had several offers from abroad, and after almost signing with Benfica's rivals FC Porto, he settled for Sporting instead. After a relatively poor season in 2000-01, Sporting hired four-time Portuguese Golden Boot winner Mário Jardel, and João Pinto returned to his golden years in a magnificent run by Sporting, where he captured his second title. Named the father of the team by Jardel, João Pinto played all but one game, and scored nine goals.

Never recovering fully from the incident at the World Cup, Pinto failed to impress in the following seasons, when Sporting failed to reach the top two spots, and in 2004 he was released from contract, returning to Boavista. Although he was close to signing with Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia in the January transfer window, he remained with his first professional club.

After a season carrying Boavista's squad (who almost qualified for UEFA Cup, with Pinto scoring nine league goals and receiving numerous man of the match awards), João Pinto accepted the invitation of SC Braga's board in July 2006, signing for one season. He was saluted by thousands of fans during his official presentation to the media. He scored 2 goals in 24 appearances helping Braga reaching fourth place, and extended his contract at Braga for the 2007/08 season. However, during February 2008, Pinto trained with Toronto FC of MLS and on February 22 announced the termination of his contract at SC Braga.

Aggression


Although a highly talented player, João Pinto was also known for a series of red cards for aggression and bad tackles. His feud with FC Porto player and national teammate Paulinho Santos lasted for years, and both players would be frequently sent off after hitting each other. Other incidents that stirred some controversy included one case of aggression against a fireman during the half-time break and elbowing an Estrela da Amadora player during a practice match.

The lowest point, however, was when he hit Argentine referee Ángel Sánchez (in the third game of the group stage, against South Korea, at the 2002 World Cup), who had sent him off after a bad tackle early in the match. Pinto was suspended for six months. He also got the reputation of being a diver, but he began to foul less in his later years.

He ended his Portugal career with 81 caps, 23 goals, and appearances in Euro 96, Euro 2000, and the 2002 World Cup.

Career In Benfica, João Pinto's career was threatened in late 1992 by a collapsed lung during a game in Scotland for the 1994 World Cup qualifiers. He did recover, but was unable to help Benfica win the title. However, in the next season he played some of what most agree was the best football he ever played at Benfica, with his best moment in a derby against Sporting, where he scored three goals and was on the play of the remaining three of a massive 6-3 victory in the Estádio José Alvalade. This result proved to be decisive for Benfica's title that season.Dubbed The Golden Boy, João Pinto won the captaincy from António Veloso after Veloso's retirement in 1995, but Pinto was unable to win a national title again. Arguably, the lack of quality of a poorly managed Benfica side played a part in his lack of development after 1995, as he was considered as the main talent of the Portuguese squad, alongside player Rui Costa.Finally, after a wage dispute with Benfica's president João Vale e Azevedo, he was released from contract weeks before the Euro 2000 (making him the only free-agent in the competition), where he helped the national team reach the semi-finals. After the end of the Euro 2000, João Pinto had several offers from abroad, and after almost signing with Benfica's rivals FC Porto, he settled for Sporting instead. After a relatively poor season in 2000-01, Sporting hired four-time Portuguese Golden Boot winner Mário Jardel, and João Pinto returned to his golden years in a magnificent run by Sporting, where he captured his second title. Named the father of the team by Jardel, João Pinto played all but one game, and scored nine goals. Never recovering fully from the incident at the World Cup, Pinto failed to impress in the following seasons, when Sporting failed to reach the top two spots, and in 2004 he was released from contract, returning to Boavista. Although he was close to signing with Al-Hilal of Saudi Arabia in the January transfer window, he remained with his first professional club. After a season carrying Boavista's squad (who almost qualified for UEFA Cup, with Pinto scoring nine league goals and receiving numerous man of the match awards), João Pinto accepted the invitation of SC Braga's board in July 2006, signing for one season. He was saluted by thousands of fans during his official presentation to the media. He scored 2 goals in 24 appearances helping Braga reaching fourth place, and extended his contract at Braga for the 2007/08 season. However, during February 2008, Pinto trained with Toronto FC of MLS and on February 22 announced the termination of his contract at Boavista.


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Portuguese Liga (1994, 2002)
Portuguese Cup (1992, 1993, 1996, 2002)
Portuguese SuperCup (2001)
FIFA U-20 World Cup (1989, 1991)
Portuguese Footballer of the Year (1992, 1993, 1994)
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Re: Seleccao Nacional de Portugal - The Legends

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Full name: Joao Manuel Vieira Pinto
Position: Forward
Date of Birth: 17 August 1971
Birthplace: Porto, Portugal


Despite never tasting success outside Portugal, Joao Vieira Pinto should undoubtedly be bracketed in the same batch of players from Portugal’s so-called golden generation, along with the likes of Luis Figo, Fernando Couto and his great friend, Rui Costa.

Born in Porto, it was at the city’s second club, Boavista, that the lithe striker first impressed with his speed, excellent ball control and superb aerial game, despite his lack of height. In addition to these qualities, Pinto is fiercely competitive – sometimes overly so – making himself a thorn in any defender’s side.

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Eye-catching performances in Portugal’s World Youth Cup triumphs in 1989 and 1991 earned him a transfer to Atletico Madrid, but he failed to make his mark in Spain. The experience did nothing to shake his confidence, and upon rejoining Boavista he enjoyed a memorable season, playing in every game, scoring eight goals, and winning the Portuguese Cup.

A move to one of Portugal’s big three was inevitable, and Benfica won the race for the striker’s signature. It would be in 1993/94 that Pinto earned cult-hero status at the Estadio da Luz, playing a starring role in one of Benfica’s greatest ever triumphs over their eternal city rivals Sporting.

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An intense championship fight took a decisive turn when Benfica beat Sporting 6-3 at Alvalade, with Joao Pinto scoring a brilliant hatrick. Benfica were crowned champions and soon after the player dubbed The Golden Boy, was made captain of Portugal’s biggest club.

Few would have thought that Pinto would never lift another championship with Benfica, as rampant mismanagement plunged the club into over a decade of chaos without a title. The love affair between Benfica fans and Joao Pinto came to an abrupt end when he dramatically moved to Sporting in 2000.

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Lethal partnership


In 2001/02 Pinto returned to his very best, forming a deadly partnership with Brazilian striker Jardel, helping Sporting to lift only their second championship in two decades. Pinto played all but one game, scoring nine goals.

It was to be Pinto’s last great season, and after being released by Sporting he made an emotional return to Boavista in 2004. A disappointing season followed, but Pinto defied the odds by bouncing back at the age of 35 to produce a string of excellent displays in 2005/06, scoring nine goals and earning what will surely be his final move to Portugal’s emerging fourth ‘grande’ Braga.

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International career


Although lacking the goalscoring records of Nuno Gomes or Pauleta for Portugal, Joao Pinto was still a key figure for his country for many seasons. A record of 81 appearances and 23 goals speaks for itself, and Pinto played in Euro 96, Euro 2000 and the 2002 World Cup.

He is perhaps unfairly often remembered for hitting Argentine referee Angel Sanchez at the 2002 World Cup, which led to a six-month ban from the game. But his many fans will prefer to look back on his decisive contribution in Portugal’s famous 3-2 comeback win against England at Euro 2000, where he scored a brilliant flying header in a victory that launched his team on a memorable run to the semi-finals.
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Re: Joao V Pinto - SL Benfica, Sporting CP & Portugal NT Legend

Postby Benfiquista21 » November 18th, 2008, 10:01 pm

My very first jersey I got was an old Benfica one with Joao Pinto #8 on the back...The guy was a hero to me when I was young lol...But I have to say the way he ended his Benfica and Portugal career was really sad...I mean after so much years at Benfica he joins their biggest city rivals and the way he bowed out of the National Team was even worse to see...But still his a Legend and will always be...

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Re: Joao V Pinto - SL Benfica, Sporting CP & Portugal NT Legend

Postby DeJesus5 » November 18th, 2008, 10:26 pm

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Re: Joao V Pinto - SL Benfica, Sporting CP & Portugal NT Legend

Postby quinas1139 » November 18th, 2008, 10:38 pm

Cardozo7 wrote:Judas


Judas why??? It was Benfica that didnt offer him a new contract.
He played the 2000 Euro without belonging to a club.
When Sporting came knocking he was supposed to turn it down??? Yeah right....
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Re: Joao V Pinto - SL Benfica, Sporting CP & Portugal NT Legend

Postby DeJesus5 » November 18th, 2008, 10:43 pm

quinas1139 wrote:
Cardozo7 wrote:Judas


Judas why??? It was Benfica that didnt offer him a new contract.
He played the 2000 Euro without belonging to a club.
When Sporting came knocking he was supposed to turn it down??? Yeah right....

Yeh he was.....
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Re: Joao V Pinto - SL Benfica, Sporting CP & Portugal NT Legend

Postby quinas1139 » November 18th, 2008, 10:49 pm

Cardozo7 wrote:
quinas1139 wrote:
Cardozo7 wrote:Judas


Judas why??? It was Benfica that didnt offer him a new contract.
He played the 2000 Euro without belonging to a club.
When Sporting came knocking he was supposed to turn it down??? Yeah right....

Yeh he was.....


Yeah right...after his Benfica turned their back on him...sold all the their best players and bought crap in return....he didnt owe them anything...
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Re: Joao V Pinto - SL Benfica, Sporting CP & Portugal NT Legend

Postby DeJesus5 » November 18th, 2008, 11:06 pm

quinas1139 wrote:
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quinas1139 wrote:Judas

Judas why??? It was Benfica that didnt offer him a new contract.
He played the 2000 Euro without belonging to a club.
When Sporting came knocking he was supposed to turn it down??? Yeah right....

Yeh he was.....


Yeah right...after his Benfica turned their back on him...sold all the their best players and bought crap in return....he didnt owe them anything...

Benfica didn't do shit...

Vale e Azevedo did.
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Re: Joao V Pinto - SL Benfica, Sporting CP & Portugal NT Legend

Postby quinas1139 » November 18th, 2008, 11:20 pm

Not just Vale e Azevedo....the club belongs to the shareholders...what did they do???
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Postby DeJesus5 » November 18th, 2008, 11:22 pm

quinas1139 wrote:Not just Vale e Azevedo....the club belongs to the shareholders...what did they do???

Vale e Azevedo controlled the club a little like the Hearts President not too long ago, he might as well had chosen teh team...
Shareholder's are sharehoder's, they sit on there arse and get money...
Vale e Azevedo was the one person that had control over the club.......
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Re: Joao V Pinto - SL Benfica, Sporting CP & Portugal NT Legend

Postby quinas1139 » November 18th, 2008, 11:24 pm

Cardozo7 wrote:
quinas1139 wrote:Not just Vale e Azevedo....the club belongs to the shareholders...what did they do???

Vale e Azevedo controlled the club a little like the Hearts President not too long ago, he might as well had chosen teh team...
Shareholder's are sharehoder's, they sit on there arse and get money...
Vale e Azevedo was the one person that had control over the club.......


Yeah see if someone pulled that crap with Porto and see if they wouldnt go commando on him!!!
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Re: Joao V Pinto - SL Benfica, Sporting CP & Portugal NT Legend

Postby Benfiquista21 » November 19th, 2008, 7:35 pm

Hey Quinas since you know your shit about Portuguese Futebol I'm going to ask you this question...Was Joao Pinto the first ever player to play in a major tournament without belonging to a Club? I only know one player who did, Joao from Angola during the 2006 World Cup
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Re: Joao V Pinto - SL Benfica, Sporting CP & Portugal NT Legend

Postby quinas1139 » November 19th, 2008, 7:43 pm

Benfiquista21 wrote:Hey Quinas since you know your shit about Portuguese Futebol I'm going to ask you this question...Was Joao Pinto the first ever player to play in a major tournament without belonging to a Club? I only know one player who did, Joao from Angola during the 2006 World Cup


I believe Costinha played the 2006 WC without belonging to a club and I'm sure there have been more cases where a player finishes out his contract and is then working on a new one during the offseason which is when international competitions are held.

This is a different situation but Portugal is one of the few (perhaps only) countries to have a national team before an official league,
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