US EditionHamstring Injury Keeps Cristiano Ronaldo Out of Portugal Friendlies Against US and Mexico
Portugal coach Roberto Martinez says Ronaldo's minor hamstring injury will not prevent him from potentially playing in a record sixth World Cup, with friendlies against Mexico and USA ahead.
- Roberto Martínez omitted Cristiano Ronaldo from the squad announced on Friday for friendlies against Mexico and the US later this month, citing injury concerns.
- Nursing a hamstring injury, Ronaldo has not played since Feb. 28, and Jorge Jesus said, 'After the tests he underwent, it became clear that it is a more serious injury than we were expecting' as he will travel to Spain for treatment.
- Squad selections include João Félix and Manchester United playmaker Bruno Fernandes, who has seven goals and 16 assists in 27 league games, while West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes joins six Premier League–based players.
- Roberto Martínez reassured fans that Ronaldo's World Cup spot is not at risk and described the injury as minor, expecting a return within one or two weeks; he confirmed the centre-forward roles will belong to Cristiano Ronaldo and Gonçalo Ramos, Portugal striker.
- The FIFA World Cup 2026 runs from June 11 to July 19, and Cristiano Ronaldo, with 143 goals in 226 appearances, is seeking a sixth World Cup.
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Hamstring injury keeps Ronaldo out of Portugal friendlies against US and Mexico
A hamstring injury will keep Cristiano Ronaldo out of Portugal’s friendlies against the United States and Mexico. The 41-year-old Ronaldo hasn’t played since Feb. 28 when he limped off the field while playing for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League.…
Cristiano Ronaldo set to miss Portugal friendlies as World Cup injury concerns grow
Cristiano Ronaldo misses Portugal’s March friendlies with a hamstring issue, but the bigger focus remains his fitness for the FIFA World Cup 2026 as Portugal manage their captain’s workload carefully.
Cristiano Ronaldo omitted from Portugal squad for friendlies before FIFA World Cup 2026, coach explains reason
Ronaldo misses Portugal's March friendlies as he recovers from a hamstring injury, but coach Martinez insists his World Cup place is safe. Portugal will face Mexico, the US, Colombia, and Uzbekistan in Group K, with Ronaldo expected to return before the tournament begins.
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Get latest articles and stories on Sports at LatestLY. The coach clarified that Ronaldo missed out due to a "minor muscle injury" and Silva's absence is a "technical decision". Sports News | Ronaldo, Silva Miss out as Portugal Announce Pre FIFA WC Friendlies Squad; Manager Reveals Reason.
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