Ronaldo wants Portugal 'punishment' but not retiring

Cristiano Ronaldo says he is not retiring from international football but deserves to be punished for walking out on Portugal after head coach Jorge Jesus "broke his word to me".

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Ronaldo wants Portugal 'punishment' but not retiring

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Cristiano Ronaldo accuses Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of broken promises, but leaves international return open.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal squad walkout dispute

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In this event Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portuguese FA Earlier coverage Portugal hits Ronaldo with provisional suspension for walking out on national team Earlier coverage Cristiano Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants, says Jesus Earlier coverage Ronaldo 'greatest symbol' of Portugal - Fernandes Earlier coverage No rift with Ronaldo, says Portugal coach Jesus Earlier coverage

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BBC Published 6 October 2026

Ronaldo wants Portugal 'punishment' but not retiring

Al Jazeera Published 6 October 2026

Ronaldo apologizes for Portugal walkout; says Jesus broke promise

Cristiano Ronaldo accuses Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of broken promises, but leaves international return open.

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