Tobi Ijalana
Juventus forward, Cristiano Ronaldo, is set to play for Portugal in June’s Nations League finals, says manager Fernando Santos.
The 34-year-old missed six international games after the World Cup, including the Nations League qualifying campaign, before returning for March’s Euro 2020 qualifiers.
Speaking on Portugal’s Sport TV, Santos said Ronaldo is passionate for his country.
“He has a constant appreciation and passion for his country.
“His absence in the qualifying stages was very well explained and was a totally legitimate and understandable decision. He explained well. We understood that the best way was that he would not be with us in that period,” he said.
Portugal play Switzerland in their semi-final June 5 and the final is June 9 in Porto.
Santos will name his squad for the inaugural finals May 23.
Ronaldo has scored 85 goals for Portugal and over 600 club goal.
