{
  "id": 12454923,
  "title": "Ronaldo wants Portugal 'punishment' but not retiring",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/ronaldo-wants-portugal-punishment-but-not-retiring",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T19:41:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "BBC Sport",
    "slug": "bbc-sport",
    "url": "https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmd7qn48q13lo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cristiano Ronaldo has expressed his desire to continue his international football career despite being punished for walking out on Portugal. The 41-year-old captain has scored 146 goals in 234 appearances for his country, both of which are world records. Ronaldo's decision to leave the Nations League camp in protest against being an unused substitute against Norway and not starting against Denmark has sparked controversy. In a lengthy statement, he said he should be held accountable for his actions and that the Portuguese Football Federation must assess the consequences of his behavior. Despite his apology, Ronaldo believes that any punishment should not be reduced. Portugal's manager, Jorge Jesus, has indicated that the door is still open for Ronaldo to return to the national team, provided he is physically fit and willing to play. Ronaldo has stated that he would be available to compete and win with his team after his suspension period ends.",
  "summary": "Cristiano Ronaldo says he is not retiring from international football but deserves to be punished for walking out on Portugal for a \"breach of the coach's trust\".",
  "key_points": [
    "Cristiano Ronaldo wants to continue his international football career.",
    "He was punished for walking out on Portugal's Nations League camp.",
    "Ronaldo believes any punishment should not be reduced."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Ronaldo wants Portugal 'punishment' but not retiring",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/ronaldo-wants-portugal-punishment-but-not-retiring-12455378",
        "published": "2026-10-06T19:41:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Ronaldo wants Portugal ‘punishment’ but not retiring",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/ronaldo-wants-portugal-punishment-but-not-retiring-12479132",
        "published": "2026-10-06T21:49:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}