# Paulo Bento

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# Paulo Bento

Bento steps down as South Korea coach after last-16 exit

The 53-year-old former Portugal coach took over following the 2018 World Cup, succeeding Shin Tae-yong.

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Dec 5th 2022, 10:24 PM

# Conflict

Paulo Bento proud to sing both national anthems as he faces home nation

The South Korea boss will serve a touchline ban against Portugal.

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Dec 1st 2022, 7:48 PM

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# exit door

Paulo Bento leaves Portugal job after last week's embarrassing defeat to Albania

After a group-stage exit at the summer’s World Cup, the 45 year-old seemed on borrowed time.

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Sep 11th 2014, 7:13 PM

# The Morning After

We're not good enough: Ronaldo delivers Portugal a cold, hard dose of reality

“We have to be humble and recognise our limitations,” says CR7 as Portugal stay alive by the skin of their teeth.

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Jun 23rd 2014, 12:15 PM

# Patience

Scolari tells Portugal to keep the faith following German mauling

The Brazil coach urged Paulo Bento and his players to stay the course.

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Jun 16th 2014, 9:04 PM

# Reaction

Portugal manager Paulo Bento downplays Ronaldo, praises (his own) approach

While the Portuguese manager sought to lessen the hype around his megastar, Czech manager Michal Bilek was gushing about the man that sent his team crashing out of Euro 2012

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Jun 22nd 2012, 12:37 AM

# Controversial

Bento springs surprises in Portugal Euro 2012 squad

The manager has chosen to omit Besiktas midfielder Manuel Fernandes from the travelling party.

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May 15th 2012, 8:35 AM

# Crunch time

The Finals countdown: how the other ties are shaping up

While we’re all busy gloating about Ireland’s imminent qualification, six other European countries are experiencing varying degrees of anxiety about their Euro 2012 fate.

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Nov 15th 2011, 8:45 AM