Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo don lead emotional tribute for training ground to assistant coach Ricardo Carvalho, after im papa, Manuel Ribeiro de Carvalho, die suddenly.
Di whole Seleccao squad form huddle for dia Florida base to show support for di former Chelsea defender, before im leave World Cup camp.
Ronaldo comfort and offer condolences to im former teammate, wey now dey work as Roberto Martinez assistant for Portugal.
Carvalho receive di bad news for team base for Miami and go travel back to Portugal for burial.
Despite di sad news, Carvalho still attend training on Monday, where Portugal squad observe moment of silence for dia colleague papa, wey die at age 69.
For deeply moving gesture, di squad gather for circle, link arms and bow head for heartfelt tribute to Carvalho.
Ronaldo embrace im former teammate, wey earn 89 caps between 2003 and 2016, and plenty oda colleagues do same.
Di touching scenes take place at start of Portugal final training session for Miami.
Portuguese Football Federation release statement wey express deep sorrow for di passing of Manuel Ribeiro de Carvalho, father of Ricardo Carvalho, assistant coach of National Team, at age 69.
Di statement say: “In this moment of profound sadness, di President of Portuguese Football Federation, di Board of Directors and all FPF employees extend dia deepest condolences to Ricardo Carvalho and im entire family, sharing in dia grief and wishing dem strength to face dis irreparable loss.”
Portugal national team also post for social media: “We’re with you. Strength, Ricardo Carvalho,” alongside two photographs of di squad paying dia respects.
Before press conference with Joao Felix wey dey preview last-32 match against Croatia, national team adviser Francisco Trigo de Abreu acknowledge di passing of Carvalho papa.
E say: “I just want to offer my and João’s condolences to Ricardo Carvalho, whose father passed away. He remains with us. We wanted to express our sadness because he was a great colleague and a great friend.”
After dat press conference, FPF confirm say Carvalho go return to Portugal to attend im papa funeral.
Portugal preparation continue ahead of dia knockout tie against Croatia for Toronto on Thursday, but Carvalho participation remain uncertain.
Di 48-year-old don be member of Martinez backroom staff since 2023, after im serve under Andre Villas-Boas for Marseille.
