Pablo Rosario delighted by call-up: “Representing my country is pride” | OneFootball

Pablo Rosario is part of the group of several FC Porto squad players who, over these two weeks, are on international duty with their respective national teams. The 29-year-old midfielder represents the Dominican Republic, who will face El Salvador (early morning on the 27th) and Cuba (on the 29th, at 11pm) in friendly matches, but these two games, which at first glance would be just two more commitments for the Dragons’ number 13, will this time have a special meaning.

“Representing the national team is different from playing for your club. It is also a source of happiness for your parents. My parents are here to watch these matches. It is a source of pride,” said Rosario in comments to the Futbol Monumental website.

Asked how the experience gained in the Portuguese league and at FC Porto can help him take on a leadership role in the Dominican national team, the defensive midfielder preferred to highlight the path already taken: “At my age, 29, and having spent so many years away from home, including the time I spent in the Netherlands, I can bring that experience here and share it with the other players. We have a lot of quality, now it is about training and being together in the matches.”

In a “calm” atmosphere, Pablo Rosario believes the national team is training “very well, very hard” and also made an appeal to Dominican fans for the upcoming matches. “Come and support the team, we need you and we will give everything on the pitch,” assured the Porto player, who has made 34 appearances, scored two goals and provided one assist for the Dragons this season.

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