Ricardo Quaresma

"He is a great talent, but the joy I have at seeing the way Ibra works for and with the team I do not yet have with Quaresma. He will have to learn, otherwise he won’t play, and I am sure he'll change and become more tactically disciplined. He likes kicking the ball with the outside of his foot, but if you ask me about him in a few months' time, we'll be talking about a different Quaresma."

The 35-year-old Quaresma continued to ply his trade in the Turkish top division on 29 August 2019, when the free agent signed with Kasımpaşa S.K. for one season.

On 26 February 2018, Quaresma scored a trademark trivela goal against Fenerbahçe S.K. in the Istanbul derby when he bent the ball around Mauricio Isla into the top corner of the net with the outside of his right foot, the first of his two goals in a 3–1 win.

Fifteen years after his first cap, Quaresma was selected for a World Cup squad for the first time, the 2018 edition which also took place in Russia. In Portugal's third World Cup group match, against Iran, he scored a goal-of-the-tournament contender with the winger playing a one-two with Adrien Silva on the right side of the field before striking the ball with the outside of his right foot—a trademark trivela—into the top left corner of the goal in a 1–1 draw that took his team into the last 16.

Quaresma was chosen for the 2017 FIFA Confederations Cup. He scored the opening goal of their 2–2 draw with Mexico in the group stage, in a third-place finish.

Quaresma is known for his tattoos. In 2016, he had two teardrops inked onto his face. Later that year, he had Psalm 91:4 tattooed on the back of his head.

Quaresma had two sons with his partner, and a daughter from a previous relationship. A convert to Catholicism, he was baptised in July 2016 together with his sons in Pêro Pinheiro, Sintra, with teammates Eliseu and Carlos Martins being present at the event.

On 15 April 2015, Quaresma scored twice in the first ten minutes, starting with a penalty, as Porto defeated FC Bayern Munich 3–1 in the first leg of their UEFA Champions League's quarter-final tie. Six days later, in the second leg, he made way for Rúben Neves at half-time after his team lost their aggregate lead, resulting in their elimination.

Quaresma returned to Beşiktaş in July 2015, being greeted by a crowd of thousands at Istanbul Atatürk Airport. He stated his aim was to win the league with the team, which was eventually achieved and retained the following season.

Quaresma returned to Porto on 1 January 2014, where over 10,000 fans greeted him in training. He scored in his first European match of his second spell against Eintracht Frankfurt in the Europa League's round of 32 on 20 February (2–2 home draw), and then set up a goal and scored in a 2–2 draw to S.S.C. Napoli at the Stadio San Paolo; in the quarter-finals of the same competition, he netted a consolation goal in the 1–4 away loss against Sevilla FC.

Quaresma scored a penalty for his first international goal in over six years in a friendly with France on 11 October 2014, but in a 1–2 loss. He was then picked for Euro 2016, where he netted the match's only goal – in the 117th minute – in a round-of-16 win over Croatia. Five days later, in the quarter-finals against Poland, he scored the winning spot-kick in a penalty shootout victory following a 1–1 draw after extra time. In the final against hosts France on 10 July, he came off the bench to for Ronaldo after he had been forced off in the opening 25 minutes due to an injury suffered from a collision with Dimitri Payet, in an eventual 1–0 victory for the country's first ever international title.

Quaresma is of partial Romani descent, earning him the nickname "O Cigano" ("The Gypsy"). Speaking of an alleged racial slur towards him by an opponent in 2014, he said, "When I hear people say there is no racism nowadays it makes me laugh. When something happens in Portugal it's always fault of gypsies, blacks, immigrants. It's tough to live with this." He was erroneously quoted by media outlets as being the great-nephew of former Portugal international footballers Alfredo Quaresma and Artur Quaresma but later denied this, nonetheless citing them as "an inspiration".

Quaresma scored five goals in his first year at the Estádio do Dragão, to help to a runner-up finish. In the penalty shootout defeat of Once Caldas in the Intercontinental Cup, he successfully converted his attempt in a 8–7 triumph in Yokohama.

On 8 January 2013, Quaresma signed with Al-Ahli Dubai F.C. in the UAE Arabian Gulf League. He scored two league goals from ten games in his only season, adding another in his sole appearance in a victorious campaign in the UAE President's Cup.

In May 2013, the 29-year-old Quaresma was released.

After failing to receive any playing time at the Euro 2012 tournament, also being involved in a training incident with teammate Miguel Lopes, Quaresma was named in Portugal's provisional 30-man squad for the 2014 World Cup, but did not make the final cut. Coach Paulo Bento said regarding the matter, "I have to accept that people will question my decisions. Nani has difference [sic] characteristics to Quaresma."

On 25 April 2011, Quaresma and teammate Nihat Kahveci had a spat on the pitch – the latter was upset at the former for failing to pass the ball, but the altercation was eventually broken up by teammates. Following the 1–3 defeat to Atlético Madrid in the first leg of the Europa League's round of 16 the following 8 March, he had an altercation with Carlos Carvalhal in the dressing room at half-time after the manager replaced him with İsmail Köybaşı, reportedly beginning to throwing water bottles before launching a stinging attack at the coach, allegedly saying, "I brought you here, you just think of yourself. If I was not here, [Carvalhal] would not be here. You can not remove me from the match because you're nothing."; he was suspended indefinitely by the club following the incident, being released on 20 December six months before his contract was due to expire but being paid the remaining €1.48 million.

On 13 June 2010, Quaresma joined Beşiktaş J.K. of the Turkish Süper Lig, who paid €7.3 million for his services and signed him to a three-year contract, which entitled him to €3.5 million in the first season and €3.75 million in the next two. He scored his first goal for them against FC Viktoria Plzeň in the UEFA Europa League's third qualifying round, and was also an integral part of their victorious run in the domestic cup, opening the scoring in the 33rd minute of the final against İstanbul Başakşehir F.K. and being named player of the match after the 4–3 win on penalties.

In August 2010, after nearly two years of absence, was called for two Euro 2012 qualifiers against Cyprus and Norway to be held next month, replacing the injured Cristiano Ronaldo. He played the full 90 minutes in the first match, a 4–4 home draw.

At the end of the season, Quaresma was given the Bidone d'oro award for the worst footballer in the Italian top division. On 2 February 2009, transfer deadline day, he signed on loan for Premier League club Chelsea until 30 June, making his first appearance five days later in a 0–0 home draw to Hull City. On 7 March, he provided the cross for Alex to score against Coventry City in the sixth round of the FA Cup; after a disappointing start at the San Siro, the player claimed his move to Stamford Bridge had restored his confidence, and he further declared "When I was at Inter, I wasn't feeling very confident. I wasn't playing well and wasn't happy, I already feel more confident here at Chelsea. It has brought the joy back for me, which I didn't have at Inter."

On 1 September 2008, Quaresma signed for Italian champions Inter Milan in a cash/player exchange fee of €18.6 million, with youngster Pelé joining Porto. He was decisive in his first Serie A match against Catania Calcio, with one of his trademark trivelas resulting in a Giuseppe Mascara own goal in an eventual 2–1 home win. However, he found opportunities in the starting XI limited, as coach José Mourinho stated:

In February 2007, Quaresma appeared in a friendly against Brazil at the Emirates Stadium, providing an assist in the 2–0 win and being named man of the match. On 24 March, he scored his first goal for the national team in their 4–0 defeat of Belgium for the UEFA Euro 2008 qualifiers, held in his hometown; picked for the finals in Austria and Switzerland, he replaced Simão Sabrosa for the last ten minutes of the second group clash against the Czech Republic (scoring in stoppage time to contribute to a 3–1 win), and started the next match, a 0–2 loss to hosts Switzerland where nine of the 11 regular starters were rested.

He started out at Sporting and also played for Barcelona, Inter Milan, Chelsea, Beşiktaş and Al-Ahli Dubai, but he arguably spent the best years of his career at Porto after signing in 2004. Regarded as a mercurial talent, his tricks, including the rabona and trivela, the latter a bending shot with the outside of his right foot, has made him a popular figure among fans around the world.

Quaresma injured his right foot in the final weeks of the season, forcing him to miss both the 2004 UEFA European Under-21 Championship and UEFA Euro 2004 tournaments. Shortly after, he announced his refusal to play for the Spanish club as long as manager Frank Rijkaard was in charge.

Quaresma signed for FC Porto in the summer of 2004 as Deco moved in the opposite direction for a fee of €15 million plus the former's playing rights, which were evaluated at the time at €6 million. He started the campaign on a high note by scoring the only goal in the triumph over S.L. Benfica in the Supertaça Cândido de Oliveira. also finding the net in the 1–2 loss to Valencia CF for the UEFA Super Cup.

A Portuguese international since 2003, Quaresma represented the country at three European Championships – including in the victorious Euro 2016 campaign – as well as at the 2018 World Cup.

In 2003, Quaresma was sold to FC Barcelona for a reported €6 million fee and the loan of Fábio Rochemback. In his first year in La Liga he made ten starts and 12 substitute appearances, scoring in the 5–0 home rout of Albacete Balompié.

A UEFA European Under-17 Championship winner with Portugal in 2000, Quaresma made his debut for the full side on 10 June 2003, in a friendly against Bolivia. Poor form during his time with Barcelona and an injury prevented him from taking part in the Under-21 Championships, Euro 2004 and the 2004 Summer Olympics, but solid displays with Porto won him a role in the nation's 2006 FIFA World Cup qualifying campaign, and he featured in the vital 2–0 victory over Slovakia only to be omitted by coach Luiz Felipe Scolari from the final squad.

Quaresma was born in Lisbon. A trainee at Sporting CP's famed academy, the 17-year-old was promoted to the first team by manager László Bölöni before the start of the 2001–02 season, playing 28 Primeira Liga matches and scoring three goals in an eventual conquest of the double.

Ricardo Andrade Quaresma Bernardo (European Portuguese:  [ʁiˈkaɾðu kwɐˈɾɛʒmɐ] ; born 26 September 1983) is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a winger for Turkish club Kasımpaşa S.K. and the Portugal national team.