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Ronaldo excited about return of Portugal's 'King' Pepe

March 24, 2022 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo in action with Turkey's Ozan Kabak REUTERS

Cristiano Ronaldo is excited about the return of experienced defender Pepe to the Portugal squad after he missed Thursday's 3-1 win over Turkey due to COVID-19.

"The king is back! Pepe is back in the house! Look out!" a smiling Ronaldo shouted before Portugal's training session on a warm and sunny Sunday morning in Porto as the 39-year-old defender emerged from the dressing room.

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