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Cristiano Ronaldo, 41 years old, plays for al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia and has been a key player for the Portuguese national team for many years. The Nations League is an international football tournament for European national teams.
The conflict appears to have started when Ronaldo was benched in the Nations League match against Norway last week. After being informed that he would also not be allowed to play from the start in Wednesday's match against Denmark, he chose to leave the squad entirely.
Despite the sort, national team captain Jesus has not closed the national team door for the 41-year-old.
- For me, Cris, at the next national team selection, if he plays in al-Nassr, is a player who can be called up. If he wants, he will come back to the national team, says Jesus according to AFP.
The team has lined up victories in the Nations League and has qualified for the playoffs via Sunday night's victory against Norway.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Cristiano Ronaldo will return to the Portuguese national team if he continues to play for al-Nassr and is selected again.
Possible · Within months

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