I don't want to judge him - Mourinho reacts as Ronaldo retires from Portugal team
Organizers will collect fan messages from every continent as Portugal’s federation plans a tribute for the five-time Ballon d’Or winner.
- Cristiano Ronaldo officially retired from the Portugal national team, prompting the Portuguese Football Federation to organize a tribute recognizing his extraordinary career.
- His international career includes 234 matches and 146 goals with the national team, plus Euro titles and the 2019 and 2025 Nations Leagues, cementing his legacy.
- France Football, the organizer of the Ballon, announced a global initiative to celebrate the forward and collect fan experiences through live coverage.
- The FPF refuses to let this farewell happen without the proper tribute, the institution said, calling on international soccer fans to send letters.
- Organizers described the former captain's impact as transcending sport, echoing his remembered phrase from Madeira: "Football belongs to the fans.
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Oeiras (Portugal), 6 Nov (EFE).- Portugal's coach, Jorge Jesus, said this Friday that he thought "that Cristiano would return" to the national team, but the player announced his withdrawal after disagreements with the technician, who said that he respected that decision. "Of course he thought that (Christian) he would come back, think to summon him, talk to him. But I have to respect him. [...] The entry Jorge Jesus: "Of course I thought Cristia…
The DT has called 28 players for the upcoming commitments against Denmark at home on 14 November, and against Wales at home on 17 November.
José Mourinho believes a player of Cristiano Ronaldo’s standing deserved a more fitting international farewell
José Mourinho expresses disappointment over Cristiano Ronaldo's abrupt international retirement, hoping for a more fitting farewell in the future, contrasting it with Lionel Messi's celebrated departure.
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