Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Portugal's squad for their upcoming Nations League matches, ending rumours of an immediate retirement at international level.
Many expected Ronaldo to call time on his international career after Portugal's exit from the World Cup in the summer, though the 41-year-old did state it would be his last appearance at the competition.
The five-time Ballon d'Or winner also told Vogue last month "this is probably my last year of football", further adding to talks of a possible international retirement sooner rather than later.
Nevertheless, Ronaldo has been included in the Portugal squad by new head coach Jorge Jesus, who worked with the striker at Al-Nassr.
Ronaldo, who has scored 146 goals in 233 games for his country, has been named in the squad alongside the likes of Bruno Fernandes, Bernardo Silva and Joao Neves.
Lazio full-back Nuno Tavares has earned a recall after missing out on the World Cup squad, while Borussia Dortmund's Fabio Silva has also been included.
Despite making just one start for Galatasaray this season, Rafael Leao has also been named in the squad by Jorge Jesus, along with Goncalo Ramos, who has scored just once since becoming AC Milan's record signing.
Portugal will begin their Nations League title defence at home to Wales on September 24.
They will then face Norway, away first and then at home, either side of a trip to Denmark in League A Group 4 of the competition.
Portugal squad in full
Diogo Costa (Porto), Rui Silva (Sporting CP) and Samuel Soares (Benfica); Goncalo Inacio (Sporting CP), Joao Cancelo (Barcelona), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Nuno Tavares (Lazio), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Renato Veiga (Villarreal), Ruben Dias (Manchester City) and Tomas Araujo (Benfica); Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), Joao Palhinha (Benfica), Joao Neves (PSG), Ruben Neves (Al Hilal), Vitinha (PSG) and Bernardo Silva (Real Madrid); Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr), Fabio Silva (Borussia Dortmund), Francisco Trincao (Al Ahli), Francisco Conceicao (Juventus), Goncalo Ramos (AC Milan), Joao Felix (Al Nassr), Pedro Neto (Chelsea) and Rafael Leao (Galatasaray).
Bodmasbodmas
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If y'all don't like Ronaldo's inclusive to the team it's simple, look for another team to support and save your mind πππ€ͺ
He creates new memes every match he should play
luobikmrt
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why Portugal why...If he aren't in starting 11 he will get angry and try to fired coach because he got the power..Or if he played he will embarrassed himself missing chances after chances and plus Portugal could end up losing or draw.. Could have won but too much relying or depending on Ronaldo could cost Portugal until and unless Penalty happened. I mean look at the way he playing at Al Nassr now and then, missed spoon feeding chances, stumbled with the ball, horrible dribbles, stealing teammates goals even though he didn't even touched the ball, celebrating goal just for showing or lifting his foot towards goals already scored by his teammates as mentioned above..Whereas his rival Messi, he is doing everything, he creates,he assists,he score, dribbles, freekicks goals, trophy, total player-maker..Look like Messi hasn't changed after decades still the same but Ronaldo i think he should retired too.
Kiebilntu
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joke
Dihaciknyz
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If y'all don't like Ronaldo's inclusive to the team it's simple, look for another team to support and save your mind πππ€ͺ
Congratulations to you guys Cristiano's fans. In the city of blind people, a one eye man will easily be a king, All hail king cr7. Can that happen if Cristiano is from Argentina or Spain or Brazil? Can he even be in Argentina or Spain B team? So so so Sorry for Portugal.
Sutabmpt
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If y'all don't like Ronaldo's inclusive to the team it's simple, look for another team to support and save your mind πππ€ͺ
vecabcky
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Portugal π΅πΉ need stop calling CR7,if they donβt trust the young players,calls figo and the psycho Pepe to represent the nation look like the country has only one player .
vecabcky
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Portugal π΅πΉ,eusobio was much more better than CR7, he never played tβll 41 years old he need let the young players get their chance damn.
omochris
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give way to the young ones
Leave CR7 and go face the player you support.
bahudrick
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Ronaldo is not stopping anytime soon till he reaches his 1000 goal mark βΌοΈ.
nehcdisy
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give way to the young ones
Sohint
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Spend force π
Pebdeiopy
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Is this a news?
nuzceknru
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respect to the GOAT
he really thinks like a Goat
nuzceknru
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Whats wrong with this guy?
Goldenstack
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no Ronaldo no Portugal
Don't be stupid. No Portugal, no Ronaldo.
Goldenstack
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respect to the GOAT
Yes respect to Messi
biebikruz
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cawadelpru
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I don't understand what Ronaldo wants. Only if he's planning to play the next world cup, he should be a part of the national team. It takes time to rebuild the team after a big player leaves!!!
yoyblmopry
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respect to the GOAT
Timcdipsyz
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no Ronaldo no Portugal
jasbcmory
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Even without being at peak physical condition, If he works abit on his movement , timing and positioning, he will be good enough to watch the Portugal squad live on tv ..cause gramps gats to go
Vinaeklmoy
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Getting ready for the next World Cup πππ
bandilnpu
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Not called up, self invitation
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bandilnpu
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Cr7 is here to help the team,like any Portuguese player.He is no different from us.Said by Joao Neves
Kazblmtyz
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Not called up, self invitation