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The Portuguese national team has arrived in Miami, establishing their headquarters for the 2026 World Cup campaign.
Amidst tight security, the Portuguese delegation was greeted by children holding signs for Cristiano Ronaldo, who led the team off the plane.
The TAP aircraft, named Nuno Álvares Pereira, carrying the Portuguese contingent, touched down in Miami around 7:00 PM local time (midnight in Portugal). The squad then proceeded to their hotel in Palm Beach, approximately 20 minutes from the airport.
Upon arrival in the USA, Roberto Martínez shared the team's sentiment.
«We feel immense enthusiasm. It was a beautiful day, starting with an open training session. We then visited the Prime Minister, which was a very emotional moment. We've brought with us the strength of the Portuguese people's support. We are full of strength, courage, and responsibility. We are incredibly proud of the group we have,» he began.
Regarding the journey itself, the national coach revealed their primary concern.
«We tried not to sleep, to start adapting to Miami's time zone immediately. It was crucial for us to acclimate as quickly as possible,» he summarized.
The first training session for Roberto Martínez's squad is scheduled for this Saturday at the Gardens North County District Park fields. A temporary stand has been erected to accommodate approximately 200 fans, expected to be filled by members of the Portuguese community in Florida.
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