Tiago Mendes

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International career

Tiago's performances in Portugal's youth team eventually earnt him his senior debut against Scotland in a November 2002 friendly. He went on to seal a regular berth in the squad and was included in the 23-man squad for the 2004 UEFA European Football Championship although he did not play for Portugal in the final of the tournament.

Moving to France proved crucial in international selection as Tiago’s strong form at Lyon afforded him a place in Portugal's well-established midfield. His contributions to the team aided Portugal in their quest for qualification for the 2006 FIFA World Cup and he played five matches in the tournament held in Germany. Portugal reached the semi-finals of the 2006 World Cup but lost to France.

Tiago scored his first goal for the national team in March 2007, in a Man of the Match display away to Serbia.

International goals

Career honours

* sport honours|Cup of Portugal|1|2003/04
* sport honours|Premier League|1|2004/05
* sport honours|Football League Cup|1|2004/05
* sport honours|Ligue 1|2|2005/06, 2006/07
* sport honours|Trophée des champions|2|2005/06, 2006/07

References

External links

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* [http://www.footballdatabase.com/index.php?page=player&Id=1349&pn=Tiago_Cardoso_Mendes Tiago Cardoso Mendes] player information, statistics, honours, World Cup stats, UEFA Champions League stats and timeline.
* [http://www.goal.com/en/Articolo.aspx?ContenutoId=337751 Goal.com profile]