Ronaldo Sidelined: Portugal Navigates World Cup Preparations Without Its Iconic Captain
CR7 Misses Mexico and USA Friendlies Due to Hamstring Injury
CR7 Misses Mexico and USA Friendlies Due to Hamstring Injury
Roberto Martinez confirms Cristiano Ronaldo's hamstring injury will sideline him for March friendlies against Mexico and USA, but insists the veteran forward will be ready for the World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo and Bernardo Silva have been left out of Portugal's 27-man squad for friendlies against the USA and Mexico, raising serious questions about the 41-year-old legend's World Cup participation as injury concerns mount.
Portuguese captain faces race against time to prove fitness for March friendlies against USA and Mexico; record sixth World Cup appearance at risk as recovery timeline uncertain.
Cristiano Ronaldo. Bruno Fernandes. Bernardo Silva. On paper, Portugal should be unstoppable. In reality, they keep falling short.
































| # | TEAM | P | W | D | L | GD | PTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | |
| 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 | |
| 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | +0 | 0 |
ℹ️ Standings will be updated live during the tournament. Group K includes Portugal, Uzbekistan, Colombia, and the FIFA Playoff 1 winner (DR Congo, Jamaica, or New Caledonia).
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