Ronaldo’s Portugal Career Ends Amid Selection Tensions

Chronology

1. 30-09-2026
   Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp Amid Selection Dispute

   3 articles

   Cristiano Ronaldo departed Portugal’s training camp in Copenhagen before the Nations League match against Denmark, after coach Jorge Jesus said the captain would not start. Ronaldo had been benched and left unused in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Norway, despite warming up, and had mis…
2. 05-11-2026
   Ronaldo Ends Record-Breaking Portugal Career

   7 articles

   Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from Portugal’s national team at age 41, closing a 23-year international career that began in 2003. He leaves as men’s international football’s record goalscorer, with 146 goals in 234 appearances, and helped Portugal win its first m…