Portugal makes U-turn on Ronaldo suspension, wants him back after Al-Nassr goal
The Portuguese Football Federation has reversed its stance on suspending Cristiano Ronaldo following his departure from the national team camp. Both the federation president and the coach have expressed a desire for his return for the upcoming November international fixtures.
Why it matters
Ronaldo remains a global sports icon, and his international status significantly impacts the performance and commercial appeal of the Portuguese national team.
Cristiano Ronaldo is back among the goals for Al-Nassr, and Portugal want their captain back. Despite the disciplinary proceedings over his departure from the national team camp, federation president Pedro Proença and coach Jorge Jesus have both explicitly said they want him to return. Ronaldo has also made clear that he remains willing to represent Portugal once the matter is resolved, but with November’s fixtures approaching, will he answer the call?Ronaldo scores for Al-Nassr as Portugal's stance softensRonaldo returned to club football on Friday, October 9, scoring the opening goal in the 23rd minute of Al-Nassr’s 3-0 victory over Diriyah Club.
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