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Ronaldo Considered Retirement, Says Some in Portugal Want Him Out of National Team
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News18•24-09-2026, 07:29
Ronaldo Considered Retirement, Says Some in Portugal Want Him Out of National Team
- •Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo admitted he considered retiring from international football after the World Cup.
- •The 41-year-old veteran also acknowledged that some critics in his country now want to see him out of the national team.
- •Ronaldo will play his 234th match for Portugal in the Nations League match against Wales on Thursday.
- •He discussed his future with the president of the country's football association and coach Jorge Jesus.
- •Ronaldo stated, "I still believe that I can help the national team and lead it to its goal. I will retire when I feel that I am not able to do anything for the team."
Key Questions Answered
Yes, Portuguese football legend Cristiano Ronaldo admitted that he thought about retiring from international football following the team's Round of 16 loss to Spain at the World Cup in July.
Coach Jorge Jesus confirmed that the 41-year-old veteran would be included in the starting lineup for the Nations League match against Wales.
Ronaldo stated that while some TV channels want him out of the national team, he will continue playing as long as he feels he can help the squad and score goals.
