United teen Ronaldo picked by Portugal

New Manchester United signing Cristiano Ronaldo has been called up for the first time by Portugal.

Thu, 14 Aug, 2003 - 15:54

New Manchester United signing Cristiano Ronaldo has been called up for the first time by Portugal.

Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari selected the 18-year-old in his 18-man party for next week’s friendly match with Kazakhstan in Chaves, the latest in a series of preparatory matches for Euro 2004 when Portugal will be the host nation.

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Courts Soccer Heathrow Place: Chaves Place: Old Trafford Person: Ronaldo Person: Cristiano Ronaldo Person: Luiz Felipe Scolari Person: Helder Postiga Person: Hugo Viana Event: Euro 2004 Organisation: United Organisation: Portugal Organisation: Manchester United Organisation: Kazakhstan Organisation: Tottenham Organisation: Newcastle

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