LEIRIA, Portugal -- Portugal lacked fire and flair and was held to 0-0 at home by Macedonia on Saturday in a warm up match for the European Championship. Portugals rare goal threats came mostly from Cristiano Ronaldos long-range efforts, but the captain had little support and couldnt break down Macedonias packed defence on his own. Nanis late entrance upped the pace but Portugal still lacked a spark. Portugal also drew its previous friendly against Poland in February. Careless defence early in the second half almost cost the Portuguese as home fans jeered their teams dull performance. Goran Pandev escaped his marker inside the Portuguese area soon after the restart but lost the ball. In the 57th Vance Sikov headed over the bar unchallenged. Portugal will play against Germany, the Netherlands and Demark in Group B at the Euro 2012 next month. Portugal coach Paulo Bento handed rare starts to Rolando at centre-back and Ruben Micael in midfield, with Ricardo Quaresma taking Nanis usual place on the flank. None of them impressed as Portugal failed to break the monotonous game. Ronaldos first attempt came in the 10th, with a trademark thundering free kick that skimmed the crossbar. His low drive from just outside the area in the 25th skidded wide of Martin Bogatinovs right post, and five minutes before halftime the Real Madrid forward struck a dipping free kick that Bogatinov scrambled to cover. -------- Lineups: Portugal: Beto; Joao Pereira (Nelson Oliveira 80), Rolando, Bruno Alves, Fabio Coentrao; Miguel Veloso (Hugo Viana 72), Joao Moutinho (Raul Meireles 45), Ruben Micael (Nani 62); Ricardo Quaresma, Helder Postiga (Helder Postiga 62), Cristiano Ronaldo (Silvestre Varela 74) . Macedonia: Martin Bogatinov; Vance Sikov, Nikolce Noveski, Boban Grncarov, Jani Urdinov; Stefan Spirovski (Agim Ibraimi 55), Nikola Gligorov, Stefan Ristovski; Samir Fazli, Ivan Trickovski (Mohamed Demiri 55), Goran Pandev. James Harden Jersey . Batista left Saturdays start at Toronto after two innings with a minor muscle pull in his lower back. Batista warmed up to start the third, but had to be replaced by right-hander Jeremy Hefner. Chandler Parsons Jersey . Still, theres no quarterback controversy with the New York Jets. McElroy became the first quarterback to lead the Jets into the end zone this preseason in a 28-10 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles on Thursday night. http://www.shoptherocke... . Nelson also said that Nugent-Hopkins will decide by next Monday whether or not he will play for Team Canada at the upcoming World Junior Championship. "It is contingent on his health. [url=http://www.shoptherockets.com/Hakeem-olajuwon-jersey/]Hakeem Olajuwon Jersey . The Chicago White Sox look ready for the stretch run, with a big test coming in less than 24 hours. Peavy baffled Minnesota again, Dayan Viciedo and Dunn homered, and the White Sox beat the Twins 9-2 on Sunday. Dwight Howard Jersey . Frank Schleck tested positive for a diuretic called Xipamide on July 14 and was pulled from the three-week race. The Luxembourg Anti-Doping Agency has sent the RadioShack Nissan Trek riders case to its disciplinary committee.LONDON -- Newcastle manager Alan Pardew was charged with misconduct by the English Football Association on Monday after he pushed a match official on the opening day of the Premier League season. Pardew was sent to the stands during Saturdays 2-1 victory over Tottenham for shoving referees assistant Peter Kirkup following a disputed throw-in. Despite apologizing after the match, Pardew is now facing a touchline ban and or a fine.dddddddddddd He has until 1500 GMT on Thursday to respond to the charge, but appears unlikely to contest the charge. "It was ridiculous and I apologize publicly," Pardew said after Saturdays match. "I thought the ball was out, I shoved him. I have pleaded with my players to behave and follow the Olympic spirit." ' ' '