Louis Figo: A National Hero's Journey in International Football

The transcript chronicles the international career of Portuguese football legend Louis Figo. It begins with his breakthrough at the FIFA World Youth Championship in 1991 and his role in Portugal's Golden Generation. Figo's journey includes participation in EUR 1996, EUR 2000, and the 2002 World Cup, highlighting both successes and challenges. The narrative continues with Portugal's near victory in EUR 2004, where they reached the final but lost to Greece. Figo's career concludes with the 2006 World Cup, after which he retired from international football, having played 127 matches for his country.

In which year did Louis Figo first gain international recognition by winning a major youth tournament?

• 1992

• 1993

• 1990

• 1991

What was the outcome for Portugal in the 1996 European Championship?

• They reached the semifinals

• They were eliminated in the group stage

• They reached the quarterfinals

• They won the tournament

Which tournament saw Louis Figo being named in the UEFA Team of the Tournament?

• 2000 European Championship

• 2002 World Cup

• 2004 European Championship

• 1996 European Championship

What was the result of Portugal's participation in the 2002 World Cup?

• They reached the semifinals

• They were eliminated in the group stage

• They reached the final

• They won the tournament

In which tournament did Portugal, with Figo and a young Cristiano Ronaldo, reach the final but lose to Greece?

• 2000 European Championship

• 2002 World Cup

• 2004 European Championship

• 2006 World Cup