Ronaldo opens door for Portugal return, apologises for walkout
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October 6, 2026
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BARCELONA, Spain (AFP) — Cristiano Ronaldo opened the door for a return to the Portuguese national team on Tuesday and apologised for his walkout, while also accusing coach Jorge Jesus of twice breaking his word.
“I will be available, as I have always been until today, to compete and win for our national team,” said Ronaldo in a statement.
After Jesus left the forward unused on the bench for a Nations League match against Norway. Then before the next game with Denmark said Ronaldo would not start and the 41-year-old walked out.
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