Portela believes victory for Brazil against Netherlands would be 'biggest upset ever in darts': "We believe we can do it and shake up the darts world"

Diogo Portela alongside Bruno Rangel for Brazil will face off against one of the tournament favourites in Netherlands including Michael van Gerwen and Danny Noppert on Friday evening at the World Cup of Darts.

Speaking ahead of the tournament, Portela believes that if they can pull off the victory, it would be the 'biggest upset ever' in darts and that he has the confidence they can do it.

“Simple. If we beat the Netherlands, it is the biggest upset ever in darts. We believe we can do it and shake up the darts world like never before, but we have no pressure on our shoulders," said Portela to Press Box PR.

“It is a win-win situation for us. It is not often you are up against the best player in the world. We go out to enjoy ourselves and to get experience.”

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Portela welcomed daughter, Diana back in June and he admits that darts goes second as a result: “Becoming a father your priorities change. Darts is no longer most important. I used to be protective of my routine but you need to think of your child first," he continued.

“Now when Diana sleeps, I practice. When she wakes, I look after her. In the last couple of weeks, she has been very good and let me practice for two to five hours during the day."

“My father is the reason I play darts and he rang me the other today to tell me he had seen my face used on a PDC poster, which had made him so proud. But when I am on stage now, I am thinking of my daughter. This little lady has taken over my heart. She is my biggest fan and will wear my darts shirt to watch me on TV."

“We could fly home on Sunday. But the World Cup final is Sunday and we would love to be in, so I can wait an extra day to see Diana if it means we can make history for Brazil.”

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