What to know
- Final Portugal FIFA World Cup team public training session at Centennial Park, Toronto, starts at 11 a.m. Saturday.
- Last chance to see Ronaldo before the team departs for Dallas to play in the Round of 16 against Spain.
- Fans and celebrities, including Drake, have been spotted at previous events.
If you haven’t had the chance to catch Ronaldo at the Toronto Stadium or any public training sessions, today’s your final chance to catch the Portuguese footballer before his flight to Dallas for the Round of 16 match.
On Thursday, Ronaldo scored the first goal in the Portugal-Croatia game at the Toronto Stadium. Portugal went on to win the game 2-1 and advanced to the Round of 16. He and his team have been celebrating and training in Toronto since then, and fans have even spotted Drake meeting the footballer.
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Now, officials confirmed to TSN on Friday that the team will hold one last public training session at Centennial Park at 11 a.m. before departing for Dallas for the Round of 16 against Spain.
The training starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday, so start heading over ASAP.
How hyped are Ronaldo fans right now?
Ronaldo fans can’t wait for this final opportunity to catch the Portuguese footballer before his departure.
“We love you Cristiano Ronaldo, you’re amazing,” one Instagram user shared.
“Guess I’ll be at Centennial Park,” another said.
Given the crowds that turned out for Portugal’s previous public appearances, fans hoping to attend Saturday’s session should expect a busy morning and arrive early.
Adding to the excitement, Drake recently shared a photo with Ronaldo on Instagram after attending the match.
Portugal’s Toronto chapter may be coming to an end, but Ronaldo’s visit has already become one of the defining moments of the city’s FIFA World Cup experience. From thousands lining the streets outside his hotel to a sold-out crowd watching him score at Toronto Stadium, the Portuguese captain leaves behind memories fans are unlikely to forget anytime soon.
Ronaldo’s visit has been one of the biggest stories of Toronto’s FIFA World Cup. Thousands of fans lined the streets outside the Delta Hotels Toronto, packed Centennial Park for previous training sessions and filled Toronto Stadium to watch the Portuguese captain score in Portugal’s 2-1 Round of 32 victory over Croatia.
With Portugal now shifting its focus to the Round of 16, Saturday’s training session marks the end of the team’s stay in Toronto. For many supporters, it could also be their final opportunity to see the five-time Ballon d’Or winner in person, as speculation continues that this could be Ronaldo’s last FIFA World Cup.
