MANAUS, Brazil — Cristiano Ronaldo will play, and Portugal needs to win. The world player of the year hasn't been able to shake a lingering left knee injury since coming to Brazil, but he trained normally Saturday and is expected to start Sunday when the Portuguese face the United States in a crucial Group G match at the World Cup. "He trains everyday with all of us.
Next up: Portugal
USA can punch ticket to knockout round with win
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