Ronaldo’s international exit ‘not retirement’, says Mourinho
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho insisted there was more to come from the Portuguese superstar.
Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has clarified that Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to retire from international football does not mark the end of his playing career. The Portuguese superstar, who played under Mourinho for three years at the Spanish club, announced his retirement from the national team after a world-record 234 appearances and 146 goals.
Mourinho, speaking ahead of his team's match against Valencia, emphasized that Ronaldo's career is far from over, stating, "His career hasn't ended." The coach expressed his hope that Ronaldo's future retirement from the sport will be different from his abrupt departure from the Portugal squad, which occurred following a disagreement with the coach, Jorge Jesus, in September.
Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, had fallen out with Jesus after refusing to play in a Nations League match, leading to a 30-day suspension. The 41-year-old has since moved on to Saudi Arabia's Al-Nassr, where he remains under contract until June 2027.
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