New Portugal coach Roberto Martinez has named his first squad for the upcoming 2024 European Championship qualifiers.
Martinez took over from Fernando Santos after Portugal's disappointing quarter-final exit at the 2022 FIFA world Cup at the hands of Morocco.
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The former Belgium tactician has decided to call-up Cristiano Ronaldo, who left European borders for Saudi Arabian outfit Al Nassr in December.
“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 told reporters, as per goal.
The 37-year-old has netted eight goals in seven Saudi Pro League games for Al Nassr in the last two months.
Full squad:
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), Jose Sa (Wolves/ENG), Rui Patricio (Roma/ITA)
Defenders: Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Joao Cancelo (Bayern Munich), Danilo Pereira (Paris Saint-Germain), Pepe (Porto), Ruben Dias (Manchester City), Antonio Silva (Benfica), Goncalo Inacio (Sporting Lisbon), Diogo Leite (Union Berlin), Nuno Mendes (Paris Saint-Germain), Raphael Guerreiro (Borussia Dortmund)
Midfielders: Joao Palhinha (Fulham), Ruben Neves (Wolves), Bernardo Silva (Manchester City), Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Joao Mario (Benfica), Matheus Nunes (Wolves), Otavio Monteiro (Porto), Vitinha (Paris Saint-Germain)
Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr), Goncalo Ramos (Benfica), Joao Felix (Chelsea), Rafael Leao (AC Milan), Diogo Jota (Liverpool)
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