Cristiano Ronaldo's departure could cost Portugal dearly

According to Le Parisien and RMC Sport, an international retirement for Cristiano Ronaldo could lead to an "immense loss of value" for Portugal.

Cristiano Ronaldo, joueur de football

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According to Le Parisien and RMC Sport, Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from the Portuguese national team would represent "an immense loss of value" for the country. The two media outlets notably mention revised contracts and a declining brand, which could cost Portugal dearly. This possibility, reported by both sources, raises concerns about the economic fallout and the image of Portuguese football. No additional information is available on the matter.

Sources

  1. Le Parisien« Une immense perte de valeur » : contrats révisés, marque en déclin… Ce que le départ de Cristiano Ronaldo pourrait coûter au Portugal (new window)leparisien.fr
  2. RMC Sport"Une immense perte de valeur": pourquoi une retraite internationale de Cristiano Ronaldo pourrait coûter très cher au Portugal (new window)rmcsport.bfmtv.com