Ronaldo joins Portugal camp for Nations League build-up
Last updated on: 30 May,2019 08:25 am
Ronaldo linked up with the Portugal for preparations of inaugural UEFA Nations League Finals.
OEIRAS (AFP) - Cristiano Ronaldo linked up with the Portugal squad on Wednesday as the European champions began their preparations for next month s inaugural UEFA Nations League Finals.
Portugal will meet Switzerland in the semi-finals on June 5 in Porto, with the winner set to play England or the Netherlands for the title on June 9 at the same venue.
"Cristiano is our leader and it s always better to have the best player in the world with us," said Lille defender Jose Fonte.
Ronaldo sat out Juventus final Serie A game of the season at the weekend, a 2-0 defeat away to Sampdoria.
He finished his debut campaign in Italy with 21 league goals in 31 appearances.
He was recalled by Fernando Santos in March for Portugal s opening Euro 2020 qualifiers, having not played for his country since the 2018 World Cup.