Portugal had never reached a World Championship final before – let alone played for World Championship medals.
In the nation's first World Championship bronze match, the team played, among other things, for a former national team goalkeeper, Alfredo Quintana, who tragically died of a heart attack during a training session four years ago.
The only way to remember him is to continue having him with us, and I think that every time we fight, we remember him, friend Rui Silva has told Viaplay.
And even though Portugal had to yield to France, which won the bronze, the team can still return home with a respectable fourth place in their luggage.
This after having pressed France all the way, but ultimately having to see themselves defeated with 35–34.
