Portugal boss Fernando Santos delivers assured Cristiano Ronaldo verdict despite Manchester United predicament
Cristiano Ronaldo may be in the midst of a goal drought, but his international manager has no worries that his impact is diminishing.
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Ronaldo given full backing by Portugal boss Santos
Fernando Santos insists that Cristiano Ronaldo remains an important figure for the national team even if his playing time at Manchester United has been limited mainly to substitute appearances so far this season. Ronaldo was called up to the Portugal squad on Thursday for Nations League games against the Czech Republic on September 24 and against Spain three days later.
Portugal World Cup 2022 squad list, fixtures and latest odds
Portugal are set to appear at their sixth successive World Cup, in Qatar later this year.
"I have asked...” – Journalist drops claim on “fantastic” £34m Wolves target set for "move away"
Wolverhampton Wanderers target David Carmo is likely to be ‘making a move away’ from SC Braga this summer, according to journalist Jacque Talbot.
Road to Qatar: how Portugal qualified for World Cup 2022 - in pictures
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal secured their spot in the Qatar World Cup finals – but they had to do it the hard way after falling short in the group stage.
Neither Argentina nor Spain: The five most expensive teams that will participate in Qatar 2022 World Cup
The Qatar 2022 World Cup is just around the corner, with less than 200 days to go until the start of the most important soccer tournament in the world. 30 of the 32 teams that will compete for the grand trophy have already qualified.
Bruno Fernandes loses his head and appears to swear at opponent in Switzerland 1-0 Portugal
Portugal were beaten by Switzerland in their UEFA Nations League match on Sunday evening.
Spain win, Portugal lose without Ronaldo and Haaland nets brace for Norway - in pictures
Spain moved top of their Uefa Nations League group thanks to a 2-0 win over Czech Republic on Sunday in which they were heavily indebted to goalkeeper Unai Simon.