Portugal head to World Cup with president's blessing

Record ID: 1120356

  • Title: Portugal head to World Cup with president's blessing
  • Date: 6th June 2018
  • Summary: LISBON, PORTUGAL (JUNE 6, 2018) (REUTERS) PORTUGAL NATIONAL TEAM PLAYERS ENTERING ROOM TO ATTEND PRESIDENT'S RECEPTION CRISTIANO RONALDO AND RICARDO QUARESMA RONALDO PLAYERS POSING (SOUNDBITE) (Portuguese) PORTUGAL PRESIDENT, MARCELO REBELO DE SOUSA, SAYING: "I don't ask you for the Cup, I said the same two years ago and there was many people upset with me but no, I'll ask
  • Embargoed: 20th June 2018 21:22
  • Keywords: World Cup Portugal Cristiano Ronaldo president Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa
  • Location: LISBON, PORTUGAL
  • City: LISBON, PORTUGAL
  • Country: Portugal
  • Topics: Sport,World Cup
  • Reuters ID: LVA0018J6AEYN
  • Aspect Ratio: 16:9
  • Story Text:Portugal's squad was sent off to the World Cup on Wednesday (June 6) with the blessing of the country's president, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
    Led by captain Cristiano Ronaldo, the squad attended a Lisbon reception held by the president, who told them: "If you show who you are, you are the best among the best."
    The side - who won Euro 2016 - face a tough tournament opener, taking on regional rivals Spain on June 15, followed by games against Morocco and Iran.
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