Ronaldo returns to Portugal squad after Jesus clash, apology
Cristiano Ronaldo is back in Portugal's squad for November internationals against Denmark and Wales, ending a standoff with coach Jorge Jesus. The Portuguese Football Federation suspended the 41-year-old for 30 days and fined him €255 after he left the team camp during September's Denmark trip—furious over being benched for the full 90 minutes in a Nations League match.
Ronaldo has since apologized, and Jesus included him in the preliminary squad announced today. Final 23-man list drops November 6. The games: Denmark away November 14, Wales home November 17.
For Nigerian fans tracking European football, this settles the biggest subplot in Portugal's camp. Ronaldo remains their all-time leading scorer at 41, and his presence changes dynamics for a team transitioning after Euro 2024. The question now: does Jesus actually start him, or was this a peace offering?
Will you watch Portugal's November games to see if Ronaldo gets minutes, or has the saga drained your interest?