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Portugal swap Neves for Neves in final group game against Colombia MIAMI, June 27 : Portugal made one change to their starting lineup against Colombia for their final World Cup group game on Saturday, with Ruben Neves coming in for Joao Neves. Colombia have six points and need only a draw to top the group while Portugal (four points) must win if they want to advance as group winners.

Portugal swap Neves for Neves in final group game against Colombia MIAMI, June 27 : Portugal made one change to their starting lineup against Colombia for their final World Cup group game on Saturday, with Ruben Neves coming in for Joao Neves. Colombia have six points and need only a draw to top the group while Portugal (four points) must win if they want to advance as group winners. • Roberto Martinez swaps Paris St Germain's young Joao Neves for the experienced Ruben in Portugal's midfield. • Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, continues to lead the line in his sixth World Cup with Joao Felix and Pedro Neto on the wings and Bruno Fernandes slots in as the playmaker. • Luis Diaz leads Colombia's attack and Jhon Cordoba comes in for Luis Suarez. • Daniel Munoz, Colombia's top scorer at the tournament with two goals, starts on the bench.
Portugal (LOCATION) Neves for Neves (PERSON) Colombia (LOCATION) MIAMI (LOCATION) World Cup (EVENT) Ruben Neves (PERSON) Joao Neves (PERSON) Roberto Martinez (PERSON) Paris (LOCATION) Ruben (PERSON) Cristiano Ronaldo (PERSON) Joao Felix (PERSON) Pedro Neto (PERSON) Bruno Fernandes (PERSON) Luis Diaz (PERSON)
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