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Portugal Honors Carvalho’s Father, Ronaldo Consoles Ahead of Croatia Clash

7/1/2026

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Portugal’s team held a tribute for Ricardo Carvalho’s father before training, observing a moment of silence and bowing heads.
Cristiano Ronaldo embraced Carvalho and offered condolences as the Portuguese Football Federation announced Carvalho will travel to Portugal for the funeral, leaving his match participation uncertain.
Portugal will play Croatia in a knockout match in Toronto on Thursday after advisor Francisco Trigo de Abreu’s condolences.

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Portugal’s team held a tribute for Ricardo Carvalho’s father before training, observing a moment of silence and bowing heads.
Cristiano Ronaldo embraced Carvalho and offered condolences as the Portuguese Football Federation announced Carvalho will travel to Portugal for the funeral, leaving his match participation uncertain.
Portugal will play Croatia in a knockout match in Toronto on Thursday after advisor Francisco Trigo de Abreu’s condolences.