Cristiano Ronaldo has made the announcement that he will no longer play for the Portugal national team. According to reports from Portuguese journalists at O JOGO, the decision from the 41-year-old star is described as “irreversible,” with the recent match against Wales expected to be his last appearance in the national jersey.
Ronaldo has already checked out of the hotel where the Portugal team is staying in Copenhagen, and according to reports from Portuguese outlets, he has no plans to return under the guidance of coach Jorge Jesus.
Match against Wales Confirmed as Ronaldo’s Last Match!
This decision follows Ronaldo’s confirmation that he left the national team’s training camp by private jet the night before the upcoming match against Denmark in the Nations League. He claims to have made this decision after discussions with Pedro Proenca, president of the Portuguese Football Federation. Ronaldo did not train after the coach announced he would not be starting against the Norwegians, which had been causing tension for several days.
“After the coach’s press conference and a discussion with the president of the Portuguese Football Federation, I decided to leave the national team’s camp. At the right time, I will tell all Portuguese people the truth about the reasons that made me leave the national team, to which I have always dedicated myself. Now is the time to wish Portugal and all my teammates much success, without exception.” – Cristiano Ronaldo via social media
However, the information published by the Portuguese press suggests that Ronaldo has decided to definitively close the chapter on his national team career and will not wear the Portugal jersey again.
In this context, the match against Wales, which ended in a 1-0 victory thanks to a goal from Joao Felix at Estadio Jose Alvalade, the home of Sporting where CR7 began his football career, would mark the final international appearance for Cristiano Ronaldo.
Ronaldo holds the records for most caps (234) and goals (146) for the Portugal national team. Confirmation of his retirement would conclude an international career that began in 2003, highlighted by victory at the 2016 European Championship and two Nations League titles in 2019 and 2025.
