Ronaldo returns to Portugal squad for Nations League

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Portugal squad list released, Ronaldo back in. AFP

Portugal has an important match coming up on June 5. They face Switzerland in the semi-final of the Nations League. Fernando Santos has released the squad list for the clash. Of course, Ronaldo leads the team. André Silva and Joao Mario are not among the selected players.

Portugal coach Fernando Santos revealed his Nations League semi-final squad on Thursday, ahead of Portugal's clash with Switzerland on 5th June.

The most notable absences are those of Joao Mario and André Silva and of course, Cristiano Ronaldo is one of the chosen ones.

Also worthy of a special mention is Joao Felix, the promising Benfica player who has half of Europe following his every more.

So, Portugal face off with Switzerland. A day later, England and the Netherlands will face each other in the other semi-final. The winners will meet in the final, which will take place on 9th June.

The complete list of players called up for the match against Switzerland:

Beto, Rui Patricio, José Sá, Bruno Fernandes, Danilo Pereira, Carvalho, Pizzi, Neves, Moutinho, Guerreiro, Mário Rui, Nélson Semedo, Joao Cancelo, Rúben Dias, Pepe, José Fonte, Bernardo Silva, Cristiano Ronaldo, Diogo Jota, Sousa, Joao Félix, Gonçalo Guedes and Rafa Silva.

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