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Rita also narrates her experiences of travelling by train to Alappuzha, taking an autorickshaw in Fort Kochi, and encountering the occasional unwanted stares.
In the 48-nation tournament, the first three places went to European teams.
The reigning Nations League champions were forced to wait to book an automatic spot after losing 2-0 to Ireland on Thursday in a game where their captain Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off.
Portugal, who are assured at least a playoff spot, are two points clear of Hungary at the top of Group F with a superior goal difference.
Kerala Blasters signed 29-year-old Portuguese attacker Tiago Alexandre Mendes Alves.
The 12 group winners qualify directly, the four remaining berths are determined by play-offs involving the 12 group runners-up for the expanded 48-team finals.
Diogo Jota, the Liverpool forward from Portugal, has reportedly died in a car crash near Zamora, Spain.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s son Cristiano Ronaldo Jr is a Portugal U-15 international.
Portugal twice went behind in regulation time but twice fought back to level the scores.
Substitute Kolo Muani's goal made extra time look a possibility, but it was too little, too late.
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