Portugal squad for Nations League — Post-Ronaldo era begins; Full list of players
File photo: Veterans Burno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva have been included in Portugal’s squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
File photo: Veterans Burno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva have been included in Portugal’s squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
The Portugal men’s national football team will begin a new era without Cristiano Ronaldo as Jorge Jesus, on Friday, named the squad that will take part in the upcoming Nations League matches against Wales and Denmark.
The 41-year-old announced his decision on social media on Thursday, ending a Portugal career spanning 234 appearances and 146 goals.
Jesus said that Ronaldo remained in his plans until his announcement and has picked seven new faces, including five players from the Under-21s.
PORTUGAL FULL SQUAD
- Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Rui Silva, Samuel Soares
- Defenders: Diogo Dalot, Alberto Costa, Ruben Dias, Tomas Araújo, Renato Veiga, Antonio Silva, Joao Cancelo, Nuno Tavares
- Midfielders: Joao Palhinha, Ruben Neves, Mateus Fernandes, Vitinha, Joao Neves, Bernardo Silva
- Forwards: Pedro Neto, Francisco Trincao, Carlos Forbs, Rafael Leao, Geovany Quenda, Bruno Fernandes, Joao Felix, Rodrigo Mora, Goncalo Ramos, Fabio Silva, Gustavo Varela
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