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Cristiano Ronaldo, the renowned Portuguese footballer, has been included in his country's national squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Luxembourg. There had been doubts about his future with the team after Portugal's quarter-final elimination by Morocco in the 2022 World Cup. However, the newly appointed coach, Roberto Martinez, picked Ronaldo in his first squad.
Martinez, who replaced Fernando Santos as the team's manager, expressed the importance of Ronaldo to the team, stating that he "is very important for the team" and that "I do not look at the age." Portugal will host Liechtenstein on 23 March and play against Luxembourg three days later.
Ronaldo, who holds the record for the most goals scored by a male player for Portugal, has scored 118 goals in 196 appearances for his country. After leaving Manchester United in November, he joined Al Nassr, a Saudi Arabian club, on a free transfer in January. He has already scored eight goals in nine appearances for his new team.
Ronaldo's inclusion in the Portugal squad came as a relief to many fans who were worried that he might retire from international football after the World Cup disappointment. The 38-year-old forward has been a vital player for Portugal, helping his team win the European Championship in 2016.
Despite his age, Ronaldo's form has been impressive this season, and he has shown no signs of slowing down. He has been a key player for Al Nassr, scoring crucial goals in their domestic league and the AFC Champions League. His inclusion in the national team's squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers is expected to boost Portugal's chances of qualifying for the tournament.
Cristiano Ronaldo's inclusion in Portugal's squad for the Euro 2024 qualifiers against Liechtenstein and Luxembourg is a welcome development for his fans and supporters. His experience, skills, and goal-scoring ability make him an asset to any team, and he is expected to play a crucial role in Portugal's bid to qualify for the tournament.