LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal is going to the World Cup in Russia next month with Cristiano Ronaldo and 12 other players who led the nation to the European Championship title two years ago.
Coach Fernando Santos announced a 23-man squad on Thursday, including nine players who started the final against France at Euro 2016.
The only two starters from the final who will not make it are Nani and Renato Sanches.
LONDON (AP) — A look at Wayne Rooney's England career year-by-year as the striker retires from international duty.
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2003
Becomes the youngest player to play for England at 17 years and 111 days in a friendly loss to Australia in February — a record eclipsed by Theo Walcott in 2006.
Scores first England goal in September in a 2-1 away win over Macedonia in a Euro 2004 qualifier.
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2004
Scores four goals at Euro 2004, but injures foot in quarterfinal loss to host Portugal.
SAINT-DENIS, France (AP) — To win the European Championship final on Sunday, Portugal will need something it has never managed before at a major tournament: to beat France. On the bright side for Portugal, the teams' three previous encounters at the championships or World Cup were all close.
Here is a quick look at their shared history:
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FRANCE 1, PORTUGAL 0
World Cup semifinal; July 5, 2006, in Munich, Germany.