Cristiano Ronaldo appeared at ease as Portugal began preparations for their upcoming Uefa Nations League doubleheader.
After failing to secure a move away from Old Trafford over the summer, the star forward has endured a frustrating start to the season at Manchester United, scoring just once — a penalty against Sheriff in the Europa League.
Despite his club struggles, Portugal manager Fernando Santos insisted that “nobody should doubt that Cristiano Ronaldo remains crucial for the national team.”
Ronaldo, 37, will add to his 189 caps when Portugal plays the Czech Republic in Prague on Saturday before hosting Iberian rivals Spain in Braga four days later.
The former Real Madrid and Juventus forward is international football’s top scorer of all time with 117 goals and will look to lead Portugal at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar beginning in November. Above is a photo gallery of Ronaldo and his Portugal teammates preparing for their upcoming games. To move on to the next image, simply scroll or click on the arrows
