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Nassr's Portuguese forward Cristiano Ronaldo controls the ball during the Saudi Pro League football match between Al-Nassr FC and Neom FC at Awwal Park in Riyadh on October 20, 2026

Ronaldo in line for Portugal return after fallout with coach

Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Portugal's preliminary squad for upcoming Nations League fixtures, opening the door for an international return after serving a federation suspension.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been provisionally suspended as the Portuguese football federation announced Saturday it had opened disciplinary proceedings against the 41-year-old following his decision to walk out on the national team.

Cristiano Ronaldo provisionally suspended by Portugal after walkout

The Portuguese Football Federation has provisionally suspended Cristiano Ronaldo after launching urgent disciplinary proceedings following his decision to walk out on the national team.

Cristiano Ronaldo has opened the door for a possible Portugal return, after apologising for his walkout

Ronaldo says Portugal coach broke promises, apologises for walkout

Cristiano Ronaldo has issued an apology for walking out on the Portugal squad during their Nations League campaign, while accusing manager Jorge Jesus of repeatedly breaking his word regarding playing time.

England's Harry Kane scores the team's third goal during the UEFA Nations League, League A, Group 3 match against the Czech Republic at Wembley Stadium in London on October 6, 2026.

Kane eyes Ronaldo record after matching England cap mark

After matching Peter Shilton's England caps record with two goals in a 3-0 victory against the Czech Republic, Harry Kane has not ruled out chasing Cristiano Ronaldo's all-time international scoring record.

Portugal's coach Jorge Jesus gestures on the touchline during their Uefa Nations League Group 4 match against Norway at Dragao Stadium in Porto, on Saturday

Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants: coach Jesus

Portugal manager Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the national squad if he chooses, following the veteran forward's walkout after being benched.

Ronaldo reacts during the UEFA Nations League league phase group A4 football match against Wales at Jose Alvalade stadium in Lisbon on September 24, 2026.

Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after coach says he is dropped

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has dramatically walked out of the national team's training camp in Denmark after head coach Jorge Jesus revealed the veteran forward would be dropped for their upcoming match.