Ronaldo allowed to leave

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By: Manu Tournoux

Suspended for Portugal’s next match on Monday, Cristiano Ronaldo has been released by the Portuguese federation. He can return to Saudi Arabia to prepare for Al-Nassr’s next match.

Captain Cristiano Ronaldo can return home. Warned on Friday during a 1-0 victory against Slovakia (even though he would have deserved a red card for hitting Martin Dubravka in the head), the five-time Ballon d’Or winner is suspended for the match against Luxembourg on Monday evening. , in the Euro 2024 qualifiers.

On Sunday, the Portuguese federation announced that it had released “CR7”. The 38-year-old can therefore return to Saudi Arabia and resume training with Al-Nassr. Ronaldo’s club, 6th in the Saudi Pro League standings after 5 days, resumes Saturday against Al-Raed.

With a record of 5 victories in as many matches, Portugal, now led by Roberto Martinez, will validate its qualification for the next European Nations Championship scheduled in Germany (June 14-July 14, 2024). Like the Blues, the Portuguese are on track to be among the top seeds in the draw (December 2).

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