Germany's Bastian Schweinsteiger (L) and Thomas Mueller smile prior to the departure to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil at Frankfurt airport in Frankfurt June 7, 2014. REUTERS/Ralph Orlowski
SALVADOR Brazil (Reuters) - Fit-again Cristiano Ronaldo will start up front for Portugal in Monday's World Cup Group G opener against Germany, whose attack will be lead by Thomas Mueller.
For the lunchtime clash at Salvador's Fonte Nova arena, Portugal coach Paulo Bento named forwards Hugo Almeida and Nani to play alongside Ronaldo, who has recovered from a left knee problem.
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