Will Cristiano Ronaldo Play Tonight in Portugal vs Republic of Ireland International Friendly Football Match? Here’s the Possibility of CR7 Featuring in Starting XI
The Portugal national football team is set to take on Ireland in an International friendly match before the UEFA Euro 2024 tournament on June 12, 2024. The question arises whether Cristiano Ronaldo will be part of this important practice match. Scroll down to know more.
Qualified for the UEFA Euro 2024 unbeaten, the Portugal National Football Team are playing international friendlies to prepare for the continental tournament. Many stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Bernardo Silva and Joao Felix were part of these preparations with coach Roberto Martinez trying different combinations before the mega competition. They played four friendly matches after sealing qualification for the Euro 2024. Portugal lost to Croatia and Slovenia in those friendly matches while registering wins over Finland and Sweden. Captain and star striker Cristiano Ronaldo was rested for the last two international friendlies raising concerns over his availability for the Portugal National Football Team vs Ireland National Football Team. Cristiano Ronaldo Leaves Heartwarming Comment on Kylian Mbappe’s Instagram Post After He Joins Real Madrid.
Ronaldo has been Portugal’s main striker for many years and holds multiple records at international level. The addition of playmakers like Bruno Fernandes and Bernardo Silva eased some pressure on CR7. With Strong teams like France, England and Germany, Roberto Martinez’s side has to be at their best to repeat the 2016 triumph at the Euros. In their recent friendly matches, Ronaldo featured against Slovenia and Sweden. Though he was not on the scoresheet, CR7 did impact the match with his clinical performances. With the last friendly match before the UEFA Euro 2024, fans are wondering whether Cristiano Ronaldo will play in the Portugal vs Ireland match.
Will Cristiano Ronaldo Play Tonight in Portugal vs Republic of Ireland International Friendly Football Match?
As mentioned earlier, Portugal will play their final international friendly match before the Euro 2024 tournament. Although Ronaldo had a robust and exhausting Club season, he was given sufficient rest to get back in shape. Ronaldo was seen practicing with the national team hinting at his availability for the games. Cristiano is expected to play the final international friendly against Ireland looking at the important fixtures in the Euro 2024. Cristiano Ronaldo Flaunts His Well-Toned Body In Bare-Chested Snap As Al-Nassr Star Enjoys Vacations Ahead of Joining Portugal Camp For UEFA Euro 2024 (See Pic).
Roberto Martinez has the last chance to fine-tune his tactics before facing the mega test. The former Belgium National side coach will field his best XI including many stars like Cristiano Ronaldo, Bruno Fernandez, Pepe and Bernardo Silva from the start. The side will play against the Czech Republic in the Euro 2024 competition on 19th June.
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