The Portuguese coach appeared to announce his departure after the title-clinching win over Damac, yet fresh reports now suggest the story may not be finished after all.

After announcing Portugal's squad for the 2026 World Cup, head coach Roberto Martinez dismissed any sort of "special treatment" towards star Cristiano Ronaldo.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino has spoken out regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's inclusion in the squad for the 2026 World Cup, where he is set to break the record for the most tournament appearances in soccer history.

Eli Junior Kroupi scored against Manchester City this Tuesday after choosing France over Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal.

Vitinha has become as the central figure of Portugal’s midfield, playing a crucial role throughout Roberto Martínez’s process with the national team. Despite being considered one of the best players in the world, he has chosen to praise the veteran star ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

The veteran captain will travel to the tournament for a historic sixth appearance, while Martinez attempts to build a squad capable of challenging for the country’s first-ever world title.

Roberto Martínez has officially announced Portugal’s 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup, with Cristiano Ronaldo leading the roster. Following the announcement, the head coach also provided key details regarding the management of minutes for the 40-year-old striker throughout the tournament.

While the spotlight naturally fell on the 41-year-old captain, much of the discussion after the announcement centered around one unusual detail surrounding the national team selection.

The veteran forward will captain the national team at a record-breaking sixth World Cup appearance, with the tournament in North America expected to be the final chapter of his extraordinary international career.

Cristiano Ronaldo could soon experience another major change at Al-Nassr, with growing reports suggesting Jorge Jesus is already preparing for life away from the Riyadh giant once the season comes to an end.

Cristiano Ronaldo could see his squad boosted for next season as Al Nassr are reportedly pushing to complete the signing of Portugal international Pedro Goncalves on a $35M deal.

Portugal head coach Roberto Martinez spoke highly of Cristiano Ronaldo.

With Cristiano Ronaldo still preparing for another tournament with Portugal and Guillermo Ochoa continuing his own pursuit of history with Mexico, Germany may now be considering a dramatic late move of its own.

The 2026 FIFA World Cup is already shaping up to be a tournament filled with historic storylines, and Cristiano Ronaldo could soon find himself battling for another remarkable piece of soccer immortality.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi could soon stand alongside Guillermo Ochoa in one of soccer’s rarest groups, with the Mexico goalkeeper moving closer to a historic sixth World Cup appearance ahead of the 2026 tournament.