Cristiano Ronaldo, now 40 and five-time world player of the year, is leading Portugal's squad as they kick off their training camp at Cidade do Futebol outside Lisbon ⚽🔥.
It's been an emotional first session, with the team paying tribute to Diogo Jota, who tragically passed away in July. Teammates held a moment of silence and dedicated the day to his memory 🙏.
Portugal will face Armenia in Yerevan on September 6, then head to Budapest to take on Hungary on September 9. These matches mark the start of their quest for a spot in the 2026 World Cup across the USA, Canada, and Mexico 🇺🇲🇨🇦🇲🇽.
From Mumbai's tea stalls to Manila's street food markets, fans across South and Southeast Asia are tuning in on their mobiles to watch Ronaldo & Co. chase glory. Stay tuned for more updates! 🌍📱
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Cristiano Ronaldo trains with Portugal ahead of World Cup qualifiers
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