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  "id": 13479188,
  "title": "Ronaldo will return to Portugal squad in November — Official",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/ronaldo-will-return-to-portugal-squad-in-november-official-13479188",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T17:51:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ronaldo-will-return-to-portugal-squad-in-november-official/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença anticipates that legendary forward Cristiano Ronaldo will return to the Portuguese national team during the November international break. Proença expressed confidence in Ronaldo's willingness to rejoin the squad, stating that the federation, coaching staff, and players are all in agreement about his return. Proença quoted, \"The Federation, the coach, all the teammates are aligned: we want Cristiano back. I expect him back already during the November international break,\" as reported by a football transfer expert on X. Ronaldo's potential return would be a significant boost for Portugal as they prepare for upcoming matches, considering his five-time Ballon d'Or winner status and extensive international career spanning over two decades. However, Ronaldo's return will ultimately be contingent on the final squad selection and any outstanding matters being addressed.",
  "summary": "Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença says Cristiano Ronaldo is expected to return to the national team for the November international bre Read More: https://punchng.com/ronaldo-will-return-to-portugal-squad-in-november-official/",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "🚨 Portuguese FA president announces CR7's return in November!",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/portuguese-fa-president-announces-cr7s-return-in-november",
        "published": "2026-10-10T17:31:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Ronaldo will return to Portugal squad in November — Official",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/ronaldo-will-return-to-portugal-squad-in-november-official",
        "published": "2026-10-10T17:41:20.000Z"
      }
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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."
}