Cristiano Ronaldo not retiring, wants punishment and says Portugal boss twice 'broke his word'

Cristiano Ronaldo has ruled out retirement from international football, insisting he deserves punishment for his recent absence from the Portugal squad. The 41-year-old striker claims he was wrongfully omitted from both the Norway and Denmark matches during the Uefa Nations League tournament. Ronaldo's departure from the training camp followed his dissatisfaction with being a substitute in Portugal's previous game against Norway.

In a lengthy statement, Ronaldo accused national team boss Jorge Jesus of breaking his word twice, stating that Jesus had misled him about his role and warm-up participation. Ronaldo also claimed Jesus had agreed to a plan that kept him out of action for fitness reasons, but then declared him fit for the Denmark game. Despite Ronaldo's account, Jesus denied making any agreement and suggested the player could return to international duty if he recovers fully from the suspension.

Ronaldo, however, remains committed to playing for his club and the national team, promising to serve his punishment and return to action in November's Nations League matches.