Cristiano Ronaldo posted an inspirational message after Portugal coach Fernando Santos named his 26-man squad for the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Ronaldo will be playing his fifth World Cup in Qatar. He has already played in the 2006, 2010, 2014, and 2018 editions of the tournament.“Once again, ready to raise the name of Portugal high! There are 26 names on Mister Fernando Santos’ list, but we are all summoned! Forca Portugal!”Portugal will start their campaign in Qatar against Ghana in Group H on November 24. They will also play Uruguay and South Korea on November 28 and December 2, respectively. Before the 2022 FIFA World Cup commences, the 2016 UEFA EURO winners will play a friendly against Nigeria on November 17.Here is Portugal’s full squad for the 2022 FIFA World Cup:Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Rui Patricio, José Sa.Defenders: Joao Cancelo, Diogo Dalot, Pepe, Ruben Dias, Danilo Pereira, Antonio Silva, Nuno Mendes, Raphael Guerreiro.Midfielders: William, Ruben Neves, Palhinha, Bruno Fernandes, Vitinha, Otavio, Matheus Nunes, Bernardo Silva, Joao Mario.Attackers: Joao Félix, Rafael Leao, Ricardo Horta, André Silva, Goncalo Ramos, Cristiano Ronaldo.Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand recently spoke about his former teammate Cristiano Ronaldo’s form ahead of the 2022 FIFA World Cup.Ronaldo has scored only three goals and provided two assists across competitions for United this season. Ferdinand said that the Portuguese might return in better physical condition from the World Cup. Ferdinand said on his YouTube channel (via Manchester Evening News):“Time will tell this season, when you look at the end of the season in terms of goals and what he’s given back to the team, Listen, there’s peaks and troughs in the season, there’s ups and downs in terms of form. Cristiano Ronaldo, right now, isn’t hitting the net like you’re accustomed to seeing with Cristiano.”
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