{
  "id": 13497586,
  "title": "Portugal football chief expects Ronaldo to return in November",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/portugal-football-chief-expects-ronaldo-to-return-in-november",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-10T18:28:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Ajel English",
    "slug": "ajel-english",
    "url": "https://english.ajel.sa/sports/w2icorxhp"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença has expressed optimism that Cristiano Ronaldo will return to the national team in November. The federation unanimously agrees that the team captain, who is eager to continue his international career, should be reintegrated. Proença stated, \"The federation, the coach, and all his teammates agree—we want Cristiano back, and I expect he will return during the November international break.\" The president's comments follow recent speculation surrounding Ronaldo's future with the national team, as efforts persist to resolve the situation and reintegrate him into upcoming competitions. Proença reinforced that Ronaldo also desires to return, emphasizing, \"Cristiano also wants to come back—he is the greatest of all time.\"",
  "summary": "Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença says Cristiano Ronaldo is likely to rejoin the national team during the November international break.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Portugal Suspend Ronaldo, open disciplinary proceeding",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/portugal-suspend-ronaldo-open-disciplinary-proceeding",
        "published": "2026-10-10T17:34:06.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Portugal reveal when next Ronaldo will play for national team after suspension",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/10/portugal-reveal-when-next-ronaldo-will-play-for-national-team-after",
        "published": "2026-10-10T18:42:38.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}