After shockingly sitting out the entire 2-1 victory over Norway, the 41-year-old superstar has just missed a crucial training session, completely shaking up the narrative.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus were at the center of an unusual moment during Portugal’s 2-1 UEFA Nations League victory over Norway, with the veteran captain watching the entire match from the substitutes’ bench.

As Cristiano Ronaldo continues his relentless pursuit of an unprecedented 1,000 career goals, his Portugal and Al Nassr teammate Joao Felix has revealed a personal ambition: to deliver the assist for that historic landmark goal.

Cristiano Ronaldo stayed on the bench the entire match as Goncalo Ramos scored the winner in Portugal's 2-1 victory over Norway.

Jorge Jesus explained that resting Cristiano Ronaldo against Norway was a tactical call, not a permanent shift, and hinted he could return for Denmark.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of Portugal's starting lineup for the trip to face Norway, a surprising call given the magnitude of the matchup against Erling Haaland's side in Oslo. The decision comes after Ronaldo was already substituted off during Portugal's 1-0 win over Wales in the opening game of this Nations League campaign. […]

The massive question heading into Sunday's Matchday 2 clash at Ullevaal Stadion is whether the 41-year-old icon will start for Portugal against a red-hot Norway side.

The veteran captain's availability remains a talking point ahead of the clash, while one goal would give him the opportunity to add another remarkable achievement to an already extraordinary international career.

Erling Haaland has added another remarkable chapter to his international career, with the Norway striker leaving two legendary forwards behind before facing Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal in the UEFA Nations League.

Ronaldo started against Wales and remained heavily involved throughout a tense Nations League contest, but Jesus eventually decided that another option was needed for the closing stages.

Cristiano Ronaldo failed to score in Portugal's Nations League opener against Wales, remaining 21 goals shy of the 1,000-goal milestone.

Postecoglou started life in Riyadh with five consecutive victories and quickly earned praise, but a series of disappointing results has now created questions about what happens next.

While recent reports indicated the Portuguese forward was reconsidering his transition to an ownership role, a specific request from the investor group has actively repositioned him at the center of the ongoing commercial negotiations.

With Jorge Jesus taking charge of his first competitive match as Portugal coach, plenty of attention has fallen on how the veteran forward will fit into the new manager's plans at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.

Kylian Mbappé admitted he doesn't see himself matching Cristiano Ronaldo's longevity, saying he doesn't believe he'll still be playing for France at 41.