Ronaldo Stays Home

Portugal's friendly with Greece, staged for some reason in Dusseldorf, just turned a bit less competitive, with some of Portugal's biggest performers pulling out through injury.

Despite the fact that Cristiano Ronaldo finished the match on Sunday against Liverpool with no visible injury problems, he has been removed from the Portugal squad, citing a 'leg strain'.

Its important for Cristiano to be fresh as we hit the business end of the season, and with Carlos Queiroz's good links to the Portuguese federation, he was able to get both Cristiano Ronaldo and compatriot Nani removed from the Portugal squad. Portuguese team doctor Henrique Jones verified that both players suffered leg strains in the 3-0 victory against Liverpool.

It means Ronny gets a week off for half-term and can come back envigorated and ready for the final battles ahead.

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