Ronaldo fit for Portugal squad to face Germany in Nations League
Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after the Euro 2024 Group F soccer match between Portugal and Czech at Leipzig Stadium. Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is fit for the Nations League Final Four, which begins with a semi-final against Germany in Munich on June 4. Robert Michael/dpa
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo is fit for the Nations League Final Four, which begins with a semi-final against Germany in Munich on June 4.
The 40-year-old, recently sidelined in Saudi Arabia with a muscle injury, was included in the squad on Tuesday along with Bayern Munich midfielder João Palhinha.
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"The medical information on Cristiano Ronaldo is that he will be fit for the games. There is no problem," coach Roberto Martínez said.
The Spaniard has initially named 27 players in his squad, which he will reduce at a later date. The final of Europe's secondary national competition is on June 8 - also in Munich. France take on European champions Spain in the other semi-final in Stuttgart on June 5.
New to the Portugal squad is Rodrigo Mora from Porto. The 18-year-old attacker had a strong season in Portugal, scoring 10 goals and providing four assists.
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