"I spoke to him privately": Cancelo settles the debate over Cristiano's return to the Portugal national team with clear words
Portuguese footballer João Cancelo addressed speculation regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's potential return to the national team following a victory over Norway. Cancelo praised Ronaldo's legacy while deferring final decisions to the coaching staff and federation.
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"I spoke to him privately": Cancelo settles the debate over Cristiano's return to the Portugal squad with clear words Portugal vs Norway Portugal Norway UEFA Nations League A J. Cancelo C. Ronaldo J. Jesus Portugal Norway He recounted the behind-the-scenes story of his superb goal
João Cancelo has had his say on whether Cristiano Ronaldo could return to the Portugal squad in the coming months, amid the recent crisis surrounding head coach Jorge Jesus.
Portugal came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 and seal their place in the quarter-finals of the UEFA Nations League.
Cancelo levelled matters in the 38th minute with a stunning rocket of a strike, before Gonçalo Ramos added the second in the 79th.
Delighted with both the result and his wonderful goal, Cancelo pulled no punches when asked about a possible Ronaldo comeback.
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