Francisco Conceicao urges Portugal to draw inspiration from Ronaldo ahead of match

Juventus winger Francisco Conceicao called on his Portugal teammates to channel Cristiano Ronaldo's work ethic as they prepare for a critical World Cup fixture against Uzbekistan. After drawing 1-1 with DR Congo in their opening match, the squad aims for improvement in Houston. Conceicao emphasized the importance of matching Ronaldo's 'hunger' for success. Despite pressure mounting following the draw, he reassured that the team is composed and ready to respond positively. Also, Benfica defender Tomas Araujo will not be available due to limited training, while Uzbekistan's Fabio Cannavaro remains optimistic after his team’s loss to Colombia.

• 5:32 PMYahoo Sports — Portugal star urges teammates to use Cristiano Ronaldo as inspiration to get World Cup campaign back on track