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Cristiano Ronaldo Set for Chile Clash in Pre-World Cup Friendly

6 Jun

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Summary

Portugal and Chile confirm starting XIs for Saturday's international friendly.
Key players like Nuno Mendes and Vitinha are rested for Portugal.
Chile faces challenges with Salinas out due to an ankle sprain.

Cristiano Ronaldo Set for Chile Clash in Pre-World Cup Friendly

Portugal and Chile have officially confirmed their starting teams for an international friendly scheduled to take place in Oeiras on Saturday. This match is a vital part of Portugal's preparations for the upcoming World Cup 2026, where they are viewed as strong contenders.

The Portuguese squad will see several key players, including Nuno Mendes, Vitinha, Joao Neves, and Goncalo Ramos, being given a rest. These players recently participated in the Champions League final. Their absence allows other squad members an opportunity to impress.

Chile enters the friendly having faced difficulties in recent matches, including their last World Cup qualifying campaign where they struggled to score. For this encounter, they will be without right-back Francisco Salinas, who is nursing an ankle sprain.

The game is set to kick off on Saturday at 18:45 BST. In the UK, live coverage will be available via Amazon Prime PPV for a fee of £2.99.

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