Cristiano Ronaldo’s international future remains open, with Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus making it clear that the final decision now belongs to the 41-year-old forward.
Ronaldo left Portugal’s camp after being an unused substitute in the win over Norway and learning he would not start against Denmark. The incident sparked speculation that he could bring his international career to an end.
However, Jesus has insisted that the door is still open. He said he needs Ronaldo around the squad whether he is playing or not, while Portugal president Pedro Proença also described the situation as a misunderstanding and reaffirmed Ronaldo’s importance to the team.
Ronaldo has previously admitted that he had considered retiring after the 2026 World Cup, but said he could still contribute to Portugal both on and off the pitch. With Portugal already securing a place in the Nations League quarter-finals, attention now turns to whether Ronaldo wants to return for the November fixtures.
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