Cristiano Ronaldo Included in Portugal Squad for UEFA EURO 2024 Qualifiers, New Head Coach Roberto Martinez Says 'I Don't Look at Age'
The star player last played for Portugal at the FIFA World Cup last year where his side were eliminated by Morocco. Ronaldo currently plays for Al-Nassr and was also named Saudi Pro League's February Player of the Month.
Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Portugal's squad for their upcoming UEFA Euro 2024 qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Luxembourg. The 38-year-old, who last played for Portugal in their exit at the FIFA World Cup 2022, will be seen in action for the first time in national colours when his team play the two qualifiers, slated to be held on March 24 and 27. Ronaldo has won the European championships with Portugal and explaining his selection, new head coach Roberto Martinez said, “Cristiano Ronaldo is a very committed player. He can bring experience and is a very important figure for the team. I don't look at age." Cristiano Ronaldo, Selena Gomez and Lionel Messi Are the Only Ones to Surpass 400 Million Followers on Instagram!
Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal's Squad
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Roberto Martinez on Selecting Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo, called up by Portugal new coach Roberto Martinez for the next UEFA qualifiers 🇵🇹 #Portugal
“Cristiano Ronaldo is a very committed player. He can bring experience and is a very important figure for the team. I don't look at age”, Martinez says. pic.twitter.com/0Q9wVTUfUV
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