Cristiano Ronaldo included in Portugal's Nations League squad amid retirement hints
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 2:16 PM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo has been selected for Portugal’s upcoming Nations League matches against Wales, Norway, and Denmark. The veteran forward is 41 years old and hinted last month that he might be in his final year of professional football. New coach Jorge Jesus, making his first squad selection, previously managed Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, where they won the league title together. Jesus stated that Ronaldo's status within the team won’t shield him from performance-based decisions, as he has a different standing due to his extensive accolades. Meanwhile, Ronaldo seeks to reach 1,000 career goals, currently standing at 979. Portugal's Nations League campaign begins on September 24.
- •Ronaldo named in Portugal’s squad for Nations League fixtures.
- •Portugal plays Wales on September 24, followed by Norway and Denmark.
- •Jorge Jesus remarks on Ronaldo's different status but emphasizes performance.
- •Ronaldo aims for 1,000 career goals, currently at 979.
- •This marks Jesus's first squad announcement since taking over from Roberto Martinez.
- 2:16 PMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo not retiring anytime soon, recalled to Portugal squad
- 12:38 PMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal’s Nations League squad despite retirement hint
"While soccer legend Lionel Messi is set to play his retirement game , Cristiano Ronaldo has more left to give. Ronaldo, 41, has now been named in Portugal’s squad by manager Jorge Jesus. The Al-Nassr star is part of the first 25-man squad for the defending champions’ upcoming four Nations League matches. Earlier this year, after the conclusion of […] The post Cristiano Ronaldo not retiring anytime soon, recalled to Portugal squad appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Cristiano Ronaldo hinted last month that he has entered the final year of his football career
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External links- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 2:16 PMCristiano Ronaldo not retiring anytime soon, recalled to Portugal squad
While soccer legend Lionel Messi is set to play his retirement game , Cristiano Ronaldo has more left to give. Ronaldo, 41, has now been named in Portugal’s squad by manager Jorge Jesus. The Al-Nassr star is part of the first 25-man squad for the defending champions’ upcoming four Nations League matches. Earlier this year, after the conclusion of […] The post Cristiano Ronaldo not retiring anytime soon, recalled to Portugal squad appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 12:38 PMCristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal’s Nations League squad despite retirement hint
Cristiano Ronaldo hinted last month that he has entered the final year of his football career
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