Quaresma: ‘The Game Against Porto Was My Most Memorable Moment’ [[1]Currently sidelined due to injury, Eduardo Quaresma occupied himself with a guest appearance on Sporting TV’s program “The next one is you”, providing fascinating insights into his journey with the club. Despite the setback, Quaresma reminisced about a particular game that holds a special place in his memory.
The Pressure cooker of a Lions Den
Instead of picking a major trophy win as his highlight, Quaresma opted for a less expected choice: the showdown against FC Porto last season. Stepping into the starting lineup because of an injury to Coates, the defender proved his mettle and cemented his place in the squad.
“At that FC Porto I asserted myself and proved that I was capable of being here. The most important thing? It’s the mentality because if you don’t have your head in the right place to play every three days you won’t be able to be in this sport,” he said, confessing, shortly afterward, some of the most delicate moments with the lion on his chest.
“«The important thing is the passion for football, that means we can never give up. I had an injury that I thought about giving up at the age of 13 and then at the age of 15 but then there was the passion to play and meet new people. The dream of reaching the main team was fueling this passion,” he added.
“Think it’s important to have the beginners squad, having your feet firmly planted on the ground and your head in the game,” the defender explained.
Eduardo and Gonçalo Inácio, simple pleasures.
When asked about the classroom dynamic, the defender gave props
»My best friend is probably Inácio because we did all our training together,” Quaresma said. “but I get along well with Bragança, Pote and Esgaio despite being older. Those are the ones I’m constantly playing with, but we all get along well.”
Looking ahead.
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>He shared his perspective as the “the next one is you”, offering encouragement to young players, remembering his own path: “Never give up because it translates into passion for what you’re doing. In my case, that’s Seldom do you get the chance to train with the team; which is amazing in this moment.”
Camp Nou is not only really good players.”
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## Interview with Eduardo Quaresma
**Host:** Welcome back to the show, Eduardo. So good to have you here.
**Eduardo Quaresma:** Thanks for having me.
**Host:** We know you’re currently dealing with an injury, which is never easy. How are you feeling and how is the recovery going?
**Eduardo Quaresma:** It’s frustrating being sidelined, of course. But I’m making good progress with my rehabilitation and I’m focusing on getting back on the field as soon as possible.
**Host:** We’re all rooting for you. Now, despite the setback, you recently appeared on Sporting TV’s “The next one is you” and shared some great stories about your time with the club. One thing that caught our attention was your choice for your most memorable moment, which wasn’t a trophy win, but the game against FC Porto last season.
**Eduardo Quaresma:** That’s right.
**Host:** Can you tell us a little more about why that game stood out for you?
**Eduardo Quaresma:** Absolutely. Stepping into the starting lineup because of Coates’ injury, I felt a lot of pressure going into that game against Porto. It was like being thrown into the lions’ den, especially considering it’s a huge rivalry. But I saw it as a chance to prove myself, and I felt I rose to the occasion.
*I asserted myself in that game and proved that I was capable of being here, and earning my place in the squad*[
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzafiT9Trn4)].
**Host:** That’s fantastic. It sounds like you really seized the opportunity.
**Eduardo Quaresma:** It was definitely a defining moment for me.
**Host:** Well, Eduardo, we wish you a smooth recovery and look forward to seeing you back on the pitch soon.
**Eduardo Quaresma:** Thank you, I appreciate that.
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