Proença Affirms Ronaldo's Commitment to Portugal Amid Dispute

Pedro Proença, the president of the Portuguese Football Federation (PFF), addressed the controversy involving Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus. Proença indicated that Ronaldo could have concluded his international career at the FIFA World Cup 2026 but opted to continue representing Portugal out of love for the national team.

The controversy arose after Ronaldo left the national team camp following comments made by Jesus during a press conference before a UEFA Nations League match against Denmark. Proença characterized the incident as a misunderstanding that could be resolved internally.

He affirmed Ronaldo's importance to the national team, stating that he embodies Portuguese identity and will remain a part of the squad whenever fit. Proença also mentioned that the PFF plans to address the disagreement now that Portugal's first four UEFA Nations League matches are completed, allowing time for discussions to resolve the misunderstanding.