Cristiano Ronaldo is set to play in a record sixth World Cup after being selected in Portugal’s squad for this summer’s tournament.
The 41-year-old forward, who holds the men’s record for all-time international appearances (226) and goals (143), is one of six players to have played in five World Cups.
That group includes his former La Liga rival Lionel Messi, who is also set to play in his sixth World Cup after leading Argentina to victory four years ago in Qatar.
Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, has been playing for Saudi Arabian side Al-Nassr since January 2023.
He is eligible for all of Portugal’s group games having avoided a three-match ban after being sent off in their penultimate World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland in November.
There were no surprises from coach Roberto Martinez as he named a squad of “27 players plus one”, a reference to former Liverpool forward Diogo Jota, who died in a car crash last July.
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