Cristiano Ronaldo's international retirement has reportedly left one final disagreement with Jorge Jesus unresolved, despite attempts by the Portuguese Football Federation to convince the forward to reconsider his decision.

heir departures came in very different circumstances, but a curious connection between their final international appearances has added another layer to the end of an era.

Two important matches involving the Riyadh club have attracted particular attention, although uncertainty remains over the final arrangements.

Kylian Mbappe’s form with Real Madrid is putting him in the same conversation as Cristiano Ronaldo, with streaks in LaLiga and the Champions League that few players in the club’s history have reached.

Rafael Leao’s injury scare leaves Portugal’s No. 7 up in the air, and Pedro Neto, Joao Felix and Francisco Trincao are among the names who have worn the number.

A contract clause, a looming deadline and Jorge Mendes’ reported plan could decide whether the Portuguese star ever reaches Barcelona.

Although the coach insists he does not feel responsible for the decision, his latest comments suggest that their discussions and recent disagreement may have brought an already inevitable moment closer.

The Portuguese superstar is reportedly considering bringing his time in Saudi Arabia to an end, although the club hierarchy is determined to keep him in Riyadh.

The superstar forward announced his retirement on November 5, 2026, closing a 23-year chapter that included historic trophies, individual achievements and one personal ambition that remained unfinished.

The appointment of a new leader marks a major change for the squad, although Jesus has made it clear that his decision follows an established principle rather than personal preference.

José Mourinho, who coached Cristiano Ronaldo at Real Madrid, says the forward’s career is not over despite his Portugal retirement, and that those who know him are aware he still has goals.

While the 41-year-old has officially closed the door on representing his country, Jesus has now explained how he would have approached the situation had Ronaldo chosen to continue his international career.

The forward was expected to feature for Al-Nassr on Friday, November 6, as the club prepared to visit Al-Hazem in the 2026-27 Saudi Pro League, only for the fixture to disappear from the schedule.

A day after Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from the Portugal national team, Jorge Jesus faced the question that hung over the Portuguese camp: would he have done anything differently? The head coach answered in his first press conference since the announcement, held on Friday at the Cidade do Futebol, where he also revealed his […]

Cristiano Ronaldo’s farewell from Portugal leaves behind two numbers that no active player is close to challenging.