Portugal: Manager and FA president support Ronaldo's return

Portugal manager Jorge Jesus and Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença have both expressed support for Cristiano Ronaldo's return to the national team. Their statements, reported by several media outlets, come after Portugal's victory over Norway during this international break.

The manager leaves the decision to the player

Jorge Jesus addressed the situation of Cristiano Ronaldo, who left the national team camp during this break. According to Le Figaro, the coach stated: "If Cristiano wants to, he will come back". Le Parisien reports a similar phrasing: "If he wants to, he will come back among us". A Gazeta Esportiva specifies that Jorge Jesus emphasised that the striker remains an option for the next call-up and that the decision is his to make.

The federation president mentions the legacy

Pedro Proença also spoke about a possible return of Cristiano Ronaldo. Le Figaro quotes the official: "Cristiano is part of our legacy". L'Équipe confirms that the president of the Portuguese Football Federation is open to this possibility. So Foot indicates that Jorge Jesus and the federation president have both mentioned this possibility.

Support from teammates

According to Terra, Cristiano Ronaldo also benefits from the support of his teammates to return to the national team. The media outlet highlights that his absence did not prevent Portugal from maintaining strong performances during this international break. The next steps will depend on the player's willingness and the technical staff's choices for upcoming gatherings.