Cristiano Ronaldo spoke publicly on Wednesday, September 23, regarding his ongoing role with the Portugal national team as they prepare for their upcoming Nations League fixtures and the path toward the 2030 World Cup. Addressing his future under newly appointed manager Jorge Jesus, the 41-year-old forward emphasized that he remains fully committed to contributing on and off the pitch, but will willingly step aside if he is no longer needed.
Addressing the press, Ronaldo stressed that he has no intention of overstaying his welcome if the management or federation decides to move in a different direction. He stated that if he feels he is no longer producing on the pitch, scoring goals, or contributing positively to the squad’s dynamic, he will be the first to leave.
“If he doesn’t count on me, I can leave today. There’s absolutely no problem,” Ronaldo explained. He added that if the coaching staff or federation president no longer wish to rely on him, he would accept the decision instantly. “When I feel that I’m doing nothing, that I’m not giving anything on the pitch, that I’m not scoring goals or that I’m creating a bad atmosphere or that they don’t want me here, I’ll be the first to pack my bags and leave.”
His comments come following a recent poll in the Portuguese press where fan voting left him out of the ideal starting lineup. Ronaldo addressed the perception surrounding his place in the team, insisting that the statistics continue to prove his ongoing impact at the highest level.
“If they count on me, I count on them, the Portuguese count on me,” Ronaldo said. He pointed out that fans and critics simply need to look at his numbers to see the difference he still makes during matches. However, he reaffirmed his loyalty to the country regardless of his role on the field, stating, “The day they no longer count on me, there’s absolutely no problem, I’ll help the national team in whatever they need from me, I’ll always be this federation’s number 1 supporter.”
When asked about his primary career objectives at this stage, Ronaldo noted that he aims to both target major team trophies and achieve personal milestones, specifically highlighting the pursuit of 1,000 career goals alongside winning the Nations League title.
Reflecting on the management transition, Ronaldo praised former manager Roberto MartÃnez for his performance under heavy public scrutiny as a foreign coach, before welcoming the arrival of Jorge Jesus. “It’s a new era with coach Jorge Jesus. I’m sure he’ll do an excellent job. He was a perfect choice,” Ronaldo remarked, pointing to Jesus’s tactical approach and shared language as key strengths for the national side.
Portugal’s upcoming fixture schedule begins with a home match against Wales in the UEFA Nations League on Thursday. They will then travel to face Norway on Sunday at 3:45 p.m. BrasÃlia time. The international window also features an October 1 clash against Denmark, followed by a rematch against Norway on October 4, with all matches set to kick off simultaneously.
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- Veres Rivne vs. Kudrivka: October 3, 2026 at 15:30
In domestic news involving Portuguese stars, an error by Brazilian goalkeeper Bento recently delayed Al-Nassr’s Saudi League title celebration after a 1-0 lead slipped away in stoppage time. Meanwhile, Portugal prepares for its official transition under Jorge Jesus in the Nations League opener against Wales, who enter the match suffering from a triple player withdrawal.
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