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Cristiano Ronaldo Could Face Lionel Messi & Neymar At 2016 Olympics

Cristiano Ronaldo Could Face Lionel Messi & Neymar At 2016 Olympics

Real Madrid superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo is set to face Lionel Messi and Neymar at the 2016 Olympics next year.

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The 30-year-old could reportedly be selected as one of Portugal's three over-age players for the U-23 competition.

Fernando Gomes, president of the Portuguese Football Federation, confirmed that Ronaldo is in contention for the squad after Portugal's U-21 side qualified for the Rio Olympics by making the last four at the current U-21 European Championship.

"It is a possibility. We can take three players over the age of 23. Cristiano is one of the hypotheses, but we have still not sat down to discuss it," he told Globoesporte.

Portugal's U-21 team, with stars like Bernardo Silva and William Carvalho, thrashed Germany 5-0 to book their place in the U-21 Euro final.

At the Olympics next year, Ronaldo could face Neymar and Messi. The Brazil captain has long been confirmed as a choice for the host nation's Olympic squad, while Messi's name is also in Argentina's mix.

Argentina's U-20 side qualified for the Olympics by winning the U-20 South American games, after which their coach said he "dedicates" the title to Javier Mascherano and Lionel Messi.

However, Ronaldo's participation at the Olympics could depend on Portugal's success at the 2016 European Championship in France. The Euro runs between 10 June and 10 July, while the Olympics starts on 5 August.

Read: Messi Wins Trophy Every 20 Games, CR7 Every 37

His club, Real Madrid, may not be too happy if the Portuguese participated in both competitions without a proper holiday, as well as the fact that he would miss most of the 2016/17 pre-season.

Would you like to see Ronaldo, Messi and Neymar at the 2016 Olympics? Have your say in the comments section below.

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