Ronaldo's Triumphant Return to Portugal A National Celebration

Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the chance to create more history in Portugal's clash with Croatia after being released from the squad. Cristiano Ronaldo may be one of the brightest stars in world sport but for many years, the Portuguese public simply could not warm to him. Cristiano Ronaldo helped advertise Portugal's stunning new Puma kits, signaling a bold new era for the national team. Cristiano Ronaldo, along with three Premier League stars have left the Portugal squad ahead of the Croatia clash. Position Forward, Shirt number 7, Country of birth Portugal, Date of birth 05/2/1985 (39), Height 185 cm, Weight 80 kg. The 38-year-old scored four goals in Portugal's first two games in 2024 European Championship qualifying. Cristiano Ronaldo has notched up his third Champions League trophy, after scoring Real Madrid's 5th penalty in a shoot out against Atletico Madrid in Milan. The Portuguese forward, after scoring a brace against Poland in his national team's previous match - including a penalty and a sensational ... Cristiano Ronaldo was not named in Portugal's squad ahead of its UEFA Nations League group stage match against Croatia at the Poljund ... France beat Portugal 5-3 in a shootout following a 0-0 draw on Friday. Portugal substitute Joao Felix hit a post with the only miss in the shootout.