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Portugal's Ronaldo to miss World Cup warm-up friendly

Portugal striker Cristiano Ronaldo is suffering a stomach bug and will be left out of the team's World Cup warm-up friendly against Nigeria on Thursday, according to his coach Fernando Santos.

Santos: Ronaldo interview not been a distraction

Portugal coach Fernando Santos said Cristiano Ronaldo's explosive interview has not been a distraction in the changing room as they prepare for a friendly against Nigeria in Lisbon on Thursday, the team's last match before they travel to Qatar for the World Cup. Asked if Ronaldo's comments about his club Manchester United had had an impact on his team as they prepare for the World Cup, Santos said what happened with his highest profile player has nothing to do with the national squad. "The player decided to give an interview as many others have," Santos told a news conference on Wednesday in Lisbon.

Nunez says Uruguay will put up a fight at World Cup

Uruguay striker Darwin Nunez said his team were not favourites to win the World Cup but they will put up a valiant fight when the tournament begins in Qatar on Sunday.

Ronaldo says Man United owners ‘don’t care’ about club

(FILES) In this file photo taken on October 30, 2022 Manchester United’s Portuguese striker Cristiano Ronaldo gestures as he warm up ahead of the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and West Ham United at Old Trafford in Manchester, northwest England. – Manchester United said on November 14, 2022 they were “considering their response” to an interview given by star forward Cristiano Ronaldo where he said he felt “betrayed” by the club. (Photo by Oli SCARFF / AFP) /