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Portugal prepare to face France in a friendly.

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SOUNDBITE: (Portuguese) Fernando Santos, Portugal coach:
(on Cristiano Ronaldo)

"I think Cristiano Ronaldo represents for the world what he represents for Portugal. He is the best player in the world. He represents for us Portuguese, not only those in Portugal but all Portuguese people, a motive of great pride to have a player who is considered the best in the world. Naturally, he is an enormous source of pride for us."

SOUNDBITE: (Portuguese) Bruno Alves, Portugal defender:
(on whether the friendly game against France will be as important as Euro 2016 qualifier games)

"It is always important, especially against France, a great team of world football. It is a game that will be a preparation for the Euro 2016 qualifier against Denmark. You have to play all the games the same way because it is the name of the Portugal national team that is at stake."