Ronaldo in Portugal squad as new boss Martinez takes charge

Updated On: 23 March, 2023 07:45 AM IST | Lisbon | AP

He is set to break the all-time record of appearances with a national team after tying Bader Al-Mutawa’s mark of 196 outings for Kuwait during last year’s World Cup

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Portugal’s Cristiano Ronaldo at a practice session in Lisbon yesterday. Pic/Getty Images

It’s a new era for Portugal as they begin European Championship qualifying under a new coach and with Cristiano Ronaldo far away from football’s biggest stadiums. Portugal start their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign at home against Liechtenstein in Group J on Thursday, with Roberto Martínez debuting as coach and Ronaldo still in the squad.

Roberto Martinez