… The Al-Nassr superstar rejected that proposal, saying it would set a poor example for the captain to remain in Portugal while his team-mates travelled. …
… who was appointed after Portugal were knocked out of the World Cup Round of 16, had initially presented him with a plan for the international window which included starting the opening and final games at home, but not travelling for the matches in Norway and Denmark.The Al-Nassr …
… would not start against Denmark. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); "For me, Cris, in the next call-up, if he's playing at Al-Nassr …
… ng a thousandth goal with the national team would crown a beautiful story." The five-time Ballon d’Or winner described the arrival of new coach Jorge Jesus as "the beginning of a new era" He said that the 72-year-old coach, with whom he worked last year at the Saudi club Al-Nassr …
… ptember 11, 2026 05:30 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo celebrates after scoring his team's first goal during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr …
… aboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Martinelli has signed a four-year deal with Al-Hilal, who are currently joint-top of the Saudi Pro League with Cristiano Ronaldo's Al-Nassr …
… "We're going to have a conversation between the two of us about what he wants to do with the future of his career." Jesus coached five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo at Al-Nassr before leaving in May after guiding the club to the Saudi Pro League title. …
… aldo's side slumped to a 1-0 World Cup last-16 exit to Spain. window._taboola = window._taboola || []; _taboola.push({ mode: 'thumbnails-m', container: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); Jesus left the Saudi club Al-Nassr …
… The 41-year-old remains a global superstar despite swapping the European elite for Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr, and is the leading men's international goalscorer with 143 strikes. …
Ronaldo said he will remain available for the Portuguese national team and apologised for walking out of camp, while accusing coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word twice regarding his selection.
Ronaldo said he will remain available for the Portuguese national team and apologised for walking out of camp, while accusing coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word twice regarding his selection.
Cristiano Ronaldo apologised for leaving Portugal's national team camp but accused coach Jorge Jesus of breaking promises about game time in Nations League matches. Ronaldo said he remains available to compete for his country and would serve a suspension if necessary.
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus said Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the national team if he wants, after the 41-year-old walked out on the squad when left on the bench for matches against Norway and Denmark in the Nations League.
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, said he is focused on "the present" and refused to set a date for his international retirement when speaking to press ahead of a Nations League match against Wales. He confirmed his ambition to reach 1,000 career goals, having already scored 979 in all competitions.
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, was named in Portugal's squad for the Nations League campaign under new coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo has said this would "probably" be his final season in football, during which he has scored more than 950 goals for club and country.
Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, will pursue the Asian Champions League with Al Nassr under new coach Ange Postecoglou as the continent's top club competition begins Monday, with big-spending Saudi teams positioned to dominate.
Gabriel Martinelli, Arsenal's 25-year-old Brazilian forward, has transferred to Saudi Pro League side Al-Hilal on a four-year deal; British media reports the fee at £60 million, which would make him the most expensive player to leave Arsenal.
Portugal appointed Jorge Jesus as national team coach on Friday, saying he will call on Cristiano Ronaldo if the 41-year-old forward remains available to play, despite criticism of his performances at the 2026 World Cup.
Jorge Jesus, 71, has reached full agreement with the Portuguese Football Federation to become Portugal's coach, replacing Roberto Martinez who stepped down after the team's 1-0 World Cup last-16 loss to Spain. Jesus is set to sign a four-year contract running until the 2030 World Cup.
Cristiano Ronaldo, at 41, will play in a record sixth World Cup for Portugal in 2026, with debate continuing over whether the five-time Ballon d'Or winner strengthens or hinders manager Roberto Martinez's squad. Ronaldo is the men's international leading goalscorer with 143 strikes, including 25 in 30 games under Martinez.