Portugal manager Paulo Bento has included Real Madrid star Cristiano Ronaldo in his squad for upcoming friendlies against Chile and Finland.
Bento, 41, has named the joint-top scorer in the La Liga in a 20-man squad that also includes highly-rated Fabio Coentrao from Benfica.
Defenders Pepe and Ricardo Carvalho – Ronaldo’s teammates at club level – have also been picked. Liga Sagres leaders FC Porto had their dominance recognised, with Rolando, Ruben Micael, Varela and Joao Moutinho included by Bento.
Portugal are second in Group H of Euro 2012 qualifying, with seven points from four matches.
They will face Chile on March 26 and then Finland three days later.
Full squad: Goalkeepers: Eduardo, Rui Patr?cio, Ventura. Defenders: Silvio, Rolando, Bruno Alves, Fabio Coentrao, Joao Pereira Pepe, Ricardo Carvalho. Midfielders: Ruben Micael, Joao Moutinho, Carlos Martins, Miguel Veloso, Paulo Machado, Nani, Ricardo Quaresma. Attackers: Cristiano Ronaldo, Helder Postiga, Danny, Hugo Almeida, Varela.
Fri 18 March, 2011
No comments:
Post a Comment