29.10.2026 16:27
Cristiano Ronaldo is preparing to return to the Portuguese National Team. The Portuguese press announced that the 41-year-old star will be included in the squad for the Nations League matches in November.
A fresh development has occurred following the crisis in the Portugal National Team.
RONALDO RETURNS TO THE SQUAD
Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41-year-old world-famous star who was sanctioned for his dispute with head coach Jorge Jesus and for leaving the national team camp without permission, is returning to the squad. According to a report in O'Jogo from the Portuguese press, head coach Jorge Jesus has decided to include Ronaldo in the extended provisional squad ahead of the critical matches to be played in the UEFA Nations League in November. The final squad is expected to be announced on November 6 ahead of Portugal's matches against Denmark and Wales.
WHAT HAD HAPPENED?
Cristiano Ronaldo had left the camp without permission after tension with head coach Jorge Jesus before the Denmark match played in the UEFA Nations League in October. Following this incident, the Portuguese Football Federation had given the experienced footballer a 30-day suspension and a 255 euro fine. Speaking after the events, the star player had stated that he had not completely given up on the national team. Ronaldo, who has appeared in 234 matches and scored 146 goals in the Portugal jersey in his career, is preparing to reunite with the national team jersey with the November squad.