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Cristiano Ronaldo has been called up by new Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez for European Championship qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Luxembourg.
LISBON, Portugal: New Portugal coach Roberto Martínez included Cristiano Ronaldo in his first squad on Friday since taking over from Fernando Santos following the World Cup. The 38-year-old Ronaldo was left out of Santos’ starting lineup for Portugal’s knockout-phase games at the tournament in Qatar, including the quarterfinal loss to Morocco. Ronaldo, who plays for Saudi team Al-Nassr, can add to his international record 118 goals when Portugal plays European Championship qualifiers against Liechtenstein on March 23 and at Luxembourg three days later. “Cristiano Ronaldo is a player who is completely committed to the national team,” Martínez said. “I don’t look at age or other aspects. He has the chance to help the team and pass on his experience to other players.” Martínez made very few changes to the squad he inherited from Santos. Pepe, aged 40, was back again in defense, while Ronaldo was joined by João Félix, Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva as playmakers. Martínez joined Portugal after the Spaniard ended his six-year stint with Belgium following the team’s disappointing group-stage elimination at the World Cup. Portugal’s Euro 2024 qualifying group also includes Iceland, Slovakia and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Portugal have recalled Diogo Jota to their squad after the forward missed the World Cup through injury while Cristiano Ronaldo was also included on Friday (Mar 17) by new coach Roberto Martinez for their Euro 2024 qualifiers this month.
Roberto Martinez will hold talks with Cristiano Ronaldo over his international football thoughts after naming the former Manchester United forward in his first Portugal squad.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in the Portugal squad for the upcoming Euro 2024 qualifying matches this month. Robert Martinez announced his first squad as Portugal head coach on Friday, having left the Belgium national team following their World Cup group stage exit.
Jose Mourinho was sent off as Roma fell to a shock 2-1 defeat at basement side Cremonese, missing the chance to climb into second place in Serie A. Daniel Ciofani’s 83rd-minute penalty proved to be the difference between the sides, as Cremonese claimed their first league win of the season and their first in the top-flight since March 1996.
Former Republic of Ireland coach Anthony Barry has followed his old boss Roberto Martinez to Portugal, taking up a position as assistant head coach with the national team.
WARSAW : Poland appointed Fernando Santos as their new coach based on his experience managing a national team and his track record of success, Polish FA president Cezary Kulesza said on Tuesday.