Published 12:04 IST, November 11th 2022
Cristiano Ronaldo sends inspiring message after Portugal reveal FIFA World Cup squad
Cristiano Ronaldo is set to lead Portugal in his fifth FIFA World Cup appearance and in his latest message he said that he is ready to raise name of Portugal.
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FIFA World Cup in Qatar could be final chance for Cristia Ronaldo to get his hands on 'greatest football prize' in world. Even though he has t spoken anything about international retirement, factor will surely come into consideration by time next world cup arrives. 37-year-old is all set to le Portugal in his fifth FIFA World Cup appearance and following anuncement of team, Ronaldo sent out an inspiring mess on his social media account.
FIFA World Cup 2022: Cristia Ronaldo rey to raise name of Portugal high
Cristia Ronaldo is currently all-time men's international goalscorer with 117 goals and was expected to be included in Portugal World Cup team despite going through most difficult campaign. Taking to Twitter Ronaldo posted a mess which said, "Once again, rey to raise name of Portugal high! re are 26 names on Mister Fernando Santos' list, but we are all summoned! Power Portugal!."
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Portugal's squ for Qatar World Cup
Despite lack of goals, Portugal coach Fernando Santos has kept faith in Cristia Ronaldo who captained team to 2016 European Championship glory and 2019 UEFA Nations League title. Ronaldo will team up with Bernardo Silva, Bru Fernandes, and Joao Felix. Santos has called up uncapped Benfica defender Antonio Silva. Portugal has been placed in Group H of FIFA World Cup 2022 alongside Ghana, Uruguay, and South Korea. Portugal will kick off ir World Cup campaign on vember 23 against Ghana before facing Uruguay and South Korea.
Portugal squ for Qatar World Cup
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Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (FC Porto), Jose Sa (Wolverhampton Wanderers FC), Rui Patricio (AS Roma).
Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Joao Cancelo (Manchester City), Danilo Pereira (Paris St Germain), Pepe (FC Porto), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Antonio Silva (SL Benfica), Nu Mendes (Paris St Germain), Raphael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund).
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Midfielders: Joao Palhinha (Fulham FC), Ruben Neves (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Bru Fernandes (Manchester United), Joao Mario (SL Benfica), Maus Nunes (Wolverhampton Wanderers FC), Vitinha (Paris St Germain), William Carvalho (Real Betis), Otavio (FC Porto).
Forwards: Cristia Ronaldo (Manchester United), Joao Felix (Atletico Mrid), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Ricardo Horta (SC Braga), Goncalo Ramos (FC Benfica), Andre Silva (RB Leipzig).
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12:04 IST, November 11th 2022