Cristiano Ronaldo announces he no longer wants to play for Portugal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 8:13 PM
Last updated Sep 30, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly decided to step away from the Portuguese national team, according to a major Portuguese sports outlet. This decision comes amid rising tensions following his recent benching during a match against Norway, which he did not appreciate. On Wednesday, Ronaldo left the training session before a game against Denmark and returned home by private jet. He has not publicly addressed this decision beyond his Instagram statement, raising questions about his future with the national squad.
- •Ronaldo's decision is described as irreversible
- •He left training before the game against Denmark
- •Reportedly unhappy with his lack of playing time
- •Did not acknowledge fans after the Norway match
- •Returned home on a private jet after leaving training
- 8:13 PMYahoo Sports — 🚨 CR7 no longer wants to play for Portugal again!
"The bombshell!The major Portuguese sports outlet revealed on Wednesday evening that Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision has been made and is irreversible: he no longer wants to play for the Portuguese nati...
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