Cristiano Ronaldo's international future remains undecided following Portugal's Euro 2024 exit. Coach Roberto Martinez confirmed no immediate decision has been made. Ronaldo, criticized for his performance, may still aim for the 2026 World Cup despite the recent heartbreak.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s international career remains uncertain following Portugal's exit from Euro 2024. Despite speculation that this could be the final tournament for the 39-year-old, Portugal's manager Roberto Martinez indicated that no decision has been made yet. Portugal's campaign ended in heartbreak as they were defeated by France on penalties in the quarter-finals.
Martinez, when asked about Ronaldo's future, emphasized that it was too soon to make any decisions, stating, "Everything is too raw. We are still suffering the defeat. There are no individual decisions at this point." This suggests that Ronaldo's future with the national team remains open, pending a more considered decision once the immediate disappointment has subsided.
Looking ahead, Ronaldo will return to his club, Al-Nassr, in Saudi Arabia to prepare for the upcoming season. While there is uncertainty about his international career, there are claims that Ronaldo is eager to continue playing and aims to compete in the next World Cup in 2026, by which time he will be 41 years old.
