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Ronaldo Out: Mexico Hosts Portugal in Friendly
29 Mar
Summary
- Mexico will host Portugal in a friendly match on Saturday.
- Cristiano Ronaldo will miss the match due to a hamstring injury.
- A Liga MX top scorer has been called up to replace Ronaldo.

Mexico will face a Portugal squad without captain Cristiano Ronaldo on Saturday at the iconic Estadio Azteca. This friendly is part of Mexico's preparations for their third time co-hosting the World Cup this summer. Mexico has a perfect record in their three matches played so far this year.
Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 41, is sidelined with a hamstring injury, forcing him to miss the fixture against Mexico. In his absence, the leading scorer from Mexico's Liga MX, with 55 goals in 81 appearances, has been called up to the Portugal squad after a six-year hiatus. West Ham midfielder Mateus Fernandes may also make his debut for Portugal.
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