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“Cristiano Ronaldo is the one who’s going to decide on return”- Portugal Head Coach

Yaw Adjei-Mintah by Yaw Adjei-Mintah
October 5, 2026
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Cristiano Ronaldo #7 of Portugal shows dejection after the team's 0-1 defeat in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Portugal and Spain (Photo by Ryan Pierse - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Cristiano Ronaldo #7 of Portugal shows dejection after the team's 0-1 defeat in the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 16 match between Portugal and Spain (Photo by Ryan Pierse - FIFA/FIFA via Getty Images)

Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo could return to the national team, but the decision ultimately rests with the Al-Nassr striker.

Portugal are still dealing with the fallout from Ronaldo’s departure from camp after his reported disagreement with Jesus over playing time. Since Ronaldo left the squad, Portugal have beaten Norway and Denmark, with AC Milan striker Gonçalo Ramos scoring in both matches.

After the win over Norway, Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha said Portugal “took a step forward in attack”, but Jesus says the door remains open for Ronaldo should the veteran striker decide to return. (Click highlighted text to read full story)

Portugal’s head coach Jorge Jesus addresses a press conference in Helsingor, Denmark (Photo by Liselotte Sabroe / Ritzau Scanpix / AFP via Getty Images) / Denmark OUT

“If he wants to, he’ll return to the national team. We can talk before the next call-up, but Cris is the one who’s going to decide.”

Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) seen during UEFA Nations League 2026 football match between Norway vs Portugal (Photo by Grzegorz Wajda/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)

“Cristiano should end his time in the national team the way he wants, he’s the one who will decide how he wants it” Jorge Jesus said.

A billboard in support of Portugal’s forward Cristiano Ronaldo reading “Thank you Cristiano Ronaldo for all that you did for Portugal. You will be always our captain” mixed with an adjacent message critical against Portugal’s coach Jorge Jesus reading “Jorge Jesus was not up to the job” and “lack of sensitivity in managing the CR7 asset”, the fact that he “mishandled a captain” is pictured near Luz stadium in Lisbon on October 2, 2026. (Photo by PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA / AFP via Getty Images)
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