FPF would have accepted Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement after the 2026 World Cup

According to the Spanish press, the Portuguese Football Federation would have been ready to accept Cristiano Ronaldo's international retirement after the 2026 World Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo, joueur de football

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The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) would have been willing to accept Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement from the national team after the 2026 World Cup, reports Bola na Rede, citing the Spanish press.

This information comes after the player's sudden departure from the Portugal squad's training camp, before a Nations League match, according to Metrópoles. The Portuguese media outlet mentions a possible international retirement for the striker.

For its part, Terra indicates that the FPF would have considered this departure scenario after the World Cup, without however confirming the exact circumstances of his withdrawal.

Sources

  1. TerraFPF considerou despedida de CR7 da seleção após a Copa do Mundo, diz jornal (new window)terra.com.br
  2. MetrópolesJornal português crava aposentadoria de Cristiano Ronaldo na seleção (new window)metropoles.com
  3. Bola na RedeImprensa espanhola faz revelação: FPF estava disposta a aceitar a retirada da seleção de Cristiano Ronaldo depois do Mundial 2026 (new window)bolanarede.pt