Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Jesus Says Ronaldo Will Decide on Portugal Return
Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal’s national team camp last week.
He had not played against Norway and learned he would not start against Denmark.
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus says Ronaldo can return if he wants to.
Jesus says Ronaldo should decide how he wants to finish his time with the team.
Ronaldo said he would explain later why he left.
Portugal won against Denmark and Norway without him.
Those wins sent Portugal to the Nations League quarter-finals.
Federation president Pedro Proenca said Ronaldo is still part of the team’s plans.
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus said Cristiano Ronaldo can return if he chooses.
Ronaldo left the national team camp after being an unused substitute against Norway and learning he would not start against Denmark.
Ronaldo said on social media that he would explain his reasons for leaving in due course.
Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 and Norway 2-1 without Ronaldo, reaching the Nations League quarter-finals.
Federation president Pedro Proenca called the episode a misunderstanding and said Ronaldo remains part of the team’s plans.
- Who
- Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal coach Jorge Jesus, and Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proenca.
- What
- Jesus said Ronaldo can decide whether to return to Portugal’s national team.
- When
- Jesus spoke after Portugal’s 2-1 Nations League win over Norway on Sunday; Ronaldo left the camp the previous week.
- Where
- Portugal’s national team camp and its Nations League matches against Norway and Denmark.
- Why
- Ronaldo left after being an unused substitute against Norway and learning he would not start against Denmark; he has said he will explain his reasons later.
- Portugal’s results without Ronaldo
- Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 and Norway 2-1.
- Tournament progress
- The wins secured Portugal a place in the Nations League quarter-finals.
- Ronaldo’s international record
- 146 goals in 234 appearances; Portugal’s record scorer and most-capped player.
- Coach’s position
- Jorge Jesus said Ronaldo would decide whether he returns.
- Federation president’s position
- Pedro Proenca described the episode as a misunderstanding and said Ronaldo remains part of the team’s plans.
- Next listed fixtures
- Portugal are due to host Denmark on November 14 and visit Wales three days later.
Sources
‘Cristiano Ronaldo should decide how he wants to end his time with national team’, says Portugal coach Jesus
'Cristiano Ronaldo is the one who will decide on his return to Portugal team'
