PORTUGAL and Liechtenstein go head to head in their first qualifier for Euro 2024 – and Cristiano Ronaldo has been selected!
The Portuguese legend was forced out of Old Trafford in January following his bombshell interview with Piers Morgan.
And many believed that his illustrious career was set to hit a slippery slope.
However, Ronaldo’s mega-money move to Al Nassr in January has seen the ex-Man United star revive his goal-scoring form.
Resulting in a call-up by Portugal boss Roberto Martinez as Selecao look to make the perfect start in their Euro 2024 qualifying campaign.
When is Portugal vs Liechtenstein?
- Portugal’s Euro 2024 qualifying match against Liechtenstein will take place TODAY, Thursday, March 23.
- It is scheduled to kick off at 7:45pm GMT – same time locally.
- Estadio Joe Alvalade in Lisbon, Portugal is the allocated stadium for this fixture with a max capacity of 50,095.
- Portugal ran out 3-0 winners when the teams last met in an international friendly in 2009.
Is Portugal vs Liechtenstein on TV and can it be live streamed?
- Portugal vs Liechtenstein will be broadcast live on Viaplay Xtra in the UK.
- It can also be streamed on the Viaplay website.
What is the team news?
Cristiano Ronaldo will be joined by his ex-Man United teammate and Chelsea forward Joao Felix.
Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa, Jose Sa, Rui Patricio
Defenders: Antonio Silva, Danilo Pereira, Diogo Liete, Goncalo Inacio, Joao Cancelo, Diogo Dalot, Pepe, Nuno Mendes, Raphael Guerreiro, Ruben Dias
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Midfielder: Bruno Fernandes, Joao Palhinha, Joao Mario, Matheus Nunes, Otavio, Ruben Neves, Vitinha, Bernardo Silva
Forwards: Cristiano Ronaldo, Diogo Jota, Goncalo Ramos, Joao Felix, Rafael Leao
Liechtenstein have included Noah Frick, who is the son of Mario Frick, the country’s all-time top scorer.
Noah’s brother Yannick Frick has not been selected for his country’s squad for the upcoming games.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk