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Al-Nassr forward Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken about his future with Portugal and the possibility of leaving the national team, promising fans he would play one or more farewell matches for the side.
Ronaldo said he had planned to retire from international football after the 2026 World Cup but stayed with the team at the request of the president of the Portuguese Football Federation. The player said his coach had told him he would play 30 minutes against Norway, but later did not bring him on. Ronaldo said he then left the training camp, accepted responsibility for his decision and apologized to his teammates.
He said the coach’s failure to keep his word influenced his decision to stay with the team, and that he had fulfilled his earlier promise to pack his belongings and leave if he felt he was no longer helping the squad. Ronaldo also said he believed the federation was right to punish him for his conduct.
“I will be ready to compete for the national team”
The Portuguese footballer said there would be time to hold farewell matches. He said that after playing for his club and serving his suspension, he would seek to compete for Portugal and win as long as he remained physically fit. Ronaldo told A Bola that his remarks were true.
