Cristiano Ronaldo Undecided on Future with Portugal National Team

Cristiano Ronaldo Contemplates Future with Portugal National Team

Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has yet to decide on his future with the Portugal national team following their disappointing exit from Euro 2024. According to a report from Goal.com, Ronaldo has not made a decision regarding his international career, sparking speculation among fans that the 39-year-old may retire from international football after Portugal’s quarterfinal loss to France.

In the quarterfinal match, Portugal held France to a 0-0 draw through regular and extra time, only to be defeated 5-3 in the penalty shootout. Despite playing all five matches in the tournament, Ronaldo did not score any goals and registered only one assist, making Euro 2024 a particularly challenging and disheartening experience for the veteran forward.

After the match, Portugal’s head coach Roberto Martinez addressed the speculation surrounding Ronaldo’s future. He emphasized that no decision had been made yet, as the emotions following the defeat were still too raw. “No, everything is too raw. We are still suffering the defeat. There’s no individual decision at this point,” Martinez was quoted by Goal.com as saying.

In the match against France held in Hamburg, Portugal dominated possession, holding 60% of the ball compared to France’s 40%. Despite this advantage, neither team managed to score during the 120 minutes of play, leading to a penalty shootout. Joao Felix’s missed penalty proved decisive, ultimately costing Portugal the match.

Ronaldo’s future with the national team remains uncertain as fans and analysts alike await his decision. His contribution to Portuguese football has been monumental, and any decision regarding his retirement will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the team and its supporters.

For now, the focus remains on processing the recent defeat and planning for the future, as Portugal looks to rebuild and prepare for upcoming competitions. Whether Ronaldo will be a part of that future remains to be seen, but his legacy in international football is already firmly established.