Ronaldo in Portugal squad for record sixth World Cup
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo has been chosen to play in Portugal’s soccer team at the World Cup for a record sixth time. The squad includes other top players and will play several friendlies before the tournament starts in June.Key Facts
- Ronaldo is 41 years old and holds the records for most international games (226) and goals (143) in men’s soccer.
- He is one of six players who have played in five World Cups and will now play in his sixth.
- Lionel Messi is also set to play in his sixth World Cup for Argentina.
- Ronaldo plays for the Saudi club Al-Nassr since January 2023.
- He avoided a three-game ban after a red card in a World Cup qualifier, so he can play all group matches.
- Portugal’s coach Roberto Martinez named a squad of 27 players plus one to honor the late Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash.
- Portugal will play friendly games against Chile, Nigeria, and Uzbekistan before facing DR Congo and Colombia in the World Cup group stage.
- The team includes players from clubs like Manchester United, Paris St-Germain, Manchester City, and Barcelona.
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