A nation divided as Ronaldo left with big decision on Portugal future
BBC Sport looks at what could be the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's international career just days before the expected fanfare of Lionel Messi's Argentina goodbye.
Cristiano Ronaldo, one of the world's greatest football players, finds himself at a crossroads as his international career draws to a close. Following his World Cup retirement, Ronaldo opted to continue playing for Portugal, despite walking out on the team during a Nations League match. Now, with reports suggesting his final international game may be a friendly against Benin, Ronaldo faces a significant decision about his future with the national team.
New boss Jorge Jesus, known for his fiery personality, has already made it clear that Ronaldo would not start the next game against Denmark. The Portuguese FA president has defended Jesus, stating that Ronaldo is included in the team based on his sporting merit. As Portugal's supporters grapple with the possibility of a Ronaldo-less national team, the footballing world watches with bated breath to see how this high-stakes situation will unfold.
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- A nation divided as Ronaldo left with big decision on Portugal future bbc.co.uk
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