After bench press, Figo flexes his muscles

When it happened again after 75 minutes against England the winger marched straight down the tunnel and was markedly absent as the squad linked arms during the penalty shoot-out.

Figo spent the week defending himself and said on Tuesday: 8220;I don8217;t feel I have to prove anything. People know me very well now and I just have to give my best in the next game.8221;

FIGO EVERYWHERE

OPENING MOVE: Figo created the first opening of the match: A fizzing right wing cross was just beyond Ronaldo8217;s reach

RIGHT, LEFT, CENTRE: He then delivered another cross this time from the left. Pauleta misses golden opportunity.

CORNERED 8217;EM AGAIN: Another surging left-wing run and cross needed a desperate interception by Dutch defender Wilfred Bouma, leading to the Deco corner from which Ronaldo headed the opening goal.

SOLO HITS POST: Four minutes before half time Figo expertly pulled down a 30-metre pass on his chest before curling a great shot against the post with Dutch keeper Edwin van der Sar beaten.

NEVER SAY DIE: As the clock ticked down Figo showed a side of his game not often seen as he chased, harassed, and tackled for the national cause.