Portugal: Jesus Names Seven New Players in First Squad After Ronaldo's Retirement
Portuguese football coach Jorge Jesus has named a 28-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Denmark and Wales, marking the first squad since the retirement of Cristiano Ronaldo.
The squad, announced on Friday, features seven new players who are set to make their senior international debuts:
- Alberto Costa, Antonio Silva, Matheus Fernandes, Rodrigo Mora, Geovanny Quenda, Carlos Forbes, and Joao Felix.
Portugal's football federation president Pedro Neto praised Ronaldo's contribution to the national team, stating, "Portugal's football family is grateful for Ronaldo's contribution to the national team. However, we must now look to the future and celebrate the new generation of players that will carry the flag for Portugal."
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Rui Silva, and Samuel Soares
Defenders: Joao Cancelo, Antonio Silva, Mateus Fernandes, Rodrigo Mora, Geovanny Quenda, Carlos Forbes, and Joao Felix
Midfielders: Alberto Costa, Antonio Silva, Matheus Fernandes, Rodrigo Mora, Geovanny Quenda, Carlos Forbes, and Joao Felix
Forwards: Diego Costa, Rui Silva, Samuel Soares
Portugal's New Squad: A Look at the New Generation
Portugal's national football team head coach, Jorge Jesus, has named a 28-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Denmark and Wales, marking the first squad since the retirement of Cristiano Ronaldo.
The Portuguese Football Federation President, Pedro Neto, praised Ronaldo's contributions to the national team, stating, "Portugal's football family is grateful for Ronaldo's achievements."
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Rui Silva, Samuel Soares
Defenders: Joao Cancelo, Antonio Silva, Matheus Fernandes, Geovanny Quenda, Carlos Forbes, Joao Felix
Midfielders: Alberto Costa, Antonio Silva, Matheus Fernandes, Rodrigo Mora, Geovanny Quenda, Carlos Forbes, Joao Felix
Forwards: Diego Costa, Rui Silva, Samuel Soares
Portugal's New Squad: A Look at the Next Generation
Portugal's national football team head coach, Jorge Jesus, has named a 28-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Denmark and Wales, marking the first squad since Ronaldo's retirement from international football.
The Portuguese Football Federation President, Pedro Neto, praised Ronaldo's contributions to the national team, stating, "The Portuguese football family is grateful for Ronaldo's achievements."
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Rui Silva, Samuel Soares
Defenders: Joao Cancelo, Antonio Silva, Matheus Fernandes, Geovanny Quenda, Carlos Forbes, Joao Felix
Midfielders: Alberto Costa, Antonio Silva, Matheus Fernandes, Rodrigo Mora, Geovanny Quenda, Carlos Forbes, Joao Felix
Forwards: Diego Costa, Rui Silva, Samuel Soares
Portugal's New Squad: A Look at the Next Generation
Portugal's national football team head coach, Jorge Jesus, has named a 28-man squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Denmark and Wales, marking the first squad since Ronaldo's retirement from international football.
The Portuguese Football Federation President, Pedro Neto, praised Ronaldo's contributions to the national team, stating, "The Portuguese football family is grateful for Ronaldo's achievements."
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<small>Source: The Sun Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>
