LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo is set to make a record sixth appearance at the European Championship with Portugal’s squad. Ronaldo was among the 26 players picked for the tournament in Germany by coach Roberto Martínez on Tuesday. The 39-year-old Ronaldo first played in the competition in 2004, and led the national team to the title in 2016. There had been some doubts about whether Ronaldo would continue playing with the national team after the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, but he has remained a key player in Martínez’s squad. Also in the list was veteran Pepe, the 41-year-old Porto defender who will play in his fifth Euro. Among those not included were forward Francisco Trincão, midfielder Pedro Gonçalves and striker Ricardo Horta. Raphael Guerreiro was dropped after injuring his ankle with Bayern Munich a few weeks ago. Two of the surprises included forwards Pedro Neto of Wolverhampton and Francisco Conceição of Porto. |
Mets fans give slumping Francisco Lindor the Trea Turner treatment: cheers rather than boosHeim homers with 4 RBIs as Rangers win 12Tennessee GOP Rep. Andy Ogles draws Republican and Democratic challengersWhat to expect in Michigan's state house special electionsAgreement could resolve litigation over services for disabled people in North CarolinaLazio booed by own fans but Anderson leads from the front in 4House passes reauthorization of US spy program after GOP upheavalLazio booed by own fans but Anderson leads from the front in 4Robert MacNeil, creator of PBS 'NewsHour, dead at 93'HELP' sign on beach points Navy and Coast Guard aviators to men stuck on Pacific atoll