http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/afp/20050605/sp_soccer_afp/fblwc2006eu rporsvkfigo_050605112720 LISBON (AFP) - Luis Figo says he is proud to have became Portugal's most capped player after he emerged from a short-lived retirment to take part in the team's 2-0 home win over Slovakia in a World Cup qualifier. "I am not here to break records but to help the team. But at the same time this means that I have taken part in many matches for my contry," he told state- owned television RTP on Saturday. "I feel very honoured for having defended the jersey of my country so many times," he added. Figo, 32, now counts 111 appearances since making his debut in 1991 and is the team's third-highest scorer with 31 goals. He resumed the role of captain during the match on Saturday and was loudly cheered by the sell-out crowd of some 60,000 that included Portuguese President Jorge Sampaio when he walked onto the pitch at the Stadium of Light in Lisbon. The FIFA World Player of the Year in 2001 had not played for Portugal since the squad's shock 1-0 loss against Greece in the Euro 2004 final on July 4 held at the same venue. "The last time I was at this stadium Portuguese fans left very disappointed and saddened. This result is a small reward for the disillusionment of the previous time," he said. Figo was active throughout the full 90 minutes against Slovakia and had a chance to score in the 32nd minute but his shot was deflected by a defender. He announced in August last year that he was halting his international career because his commitments to the national team on top of his heavy schedule with Spanish giants Real Madrid were hurting his fitness. But Portuguese football officials continued to hope for his return and never awarded his number 7 jersey to another player. Last month Figo announced his desire to return to the national squad last month after losing his regular place at Real in early April. Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari also named Figo in his squad for the World Cup qualifier against Estonia in Tallinn on Wednesday. --

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