Ronaldo joins Portugal camp for Nations League build-up

May 30, 2019 | 08:45
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Cristiano Ronaldo linked up with the Portugal squad on Wednesday (May 29) as the European champions began their preparations for next month's inaugural UEFA Nations League Finals.
ronaldo joins portugal camp for nations league build up
Cristiano Ronaldo's last goal for Portugal came at the 2018 World Cup. (AFP/Alberto PIZZOLI)

Portugal will meet Switzerland in the semi-finals on Jun 5 in Porto, with the winner set to play England or the Netherlands for the title on Jun 9 at the same venue.

"Cristiano is our leader and it's always better to have the best player in the world with us," said Lille defender Jose Fonte.

Ronaldo sat out Juventus' final Serie A game of the season at the weekend, a 2-0 defeat away to Sampdoria.

He finished his debut campaign in Italy with 21 league goals in 31 appearances.

He was recalled by Fernando Santos in March for Portugal's opening Euro 2020 qualifiers, having not played for his country since the 2018 World Cup.

AFP

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