Ronaldo Recieves Olympic Games Call-Up


By David Hobbs
July 21 2004

Manchester United midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo has been called-up to the Portuguese squad to represent his country in the up-coming Olympic Games in Athens. The skilful winger is part of the 18-man squad that includes Fulham's Luis Boa Morte and Chelsea's latest acquisition Tiago. Hobbs in Trouble

Ronaldo Recieves Olympic Games Call-Up
Manchester United midfielder Cristiano Ronaldo has been called-up to the Portuguese squad to represent his country in the up-coming Olympic Games in Athens.

The skilful winger is part of the 18-man squad that includes Fulham's Luis Boa Morte and Chelsea's latest acquisition Tiago. 

Fresh from the European Championships in his home country of Portugal, the teenager will now miss four Premiership games, the USA tour, the Vodafone Tournament and a Champions League qualifier.

Morocco, Costa Rica and Iraq join Portugal in Group D.

Full Portugal Olympic Squad

Goalkeepers

Moreira (Benfica), Bruno Vale (Porto)

Defenders

Frechaut (Boavista), Ricardo Costa (Porto), Mario Sergio (Sporting Lisbon), Fernando Meira (Stuttgart), Bruno Alves (Porto)

Midfielders

Carlos Martins (Sporting Lisbon), Danny (Sporting Lisbon); Raul Meireles (Porto), Bosingwa (Porto), Luis Boa Morte (Fulham), Hugo Viana (Sporting Lisbon), Tiago (Chelsea), Cristiano Ronaldo (Manchester United)

Strikers

Jorge Ribeiro (Gil Vicente), Lourenco (Belenenses), Helder Postiga (Porto)
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