# Cristiano Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants, says Jesus

https://mins.news/en/item/85726

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-04 23:16 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/4/cristiano-ronaldo-can-return-to-portugal-team-if-he-wants-says-jesus?traffic_source=rss

> Portugal coach Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the national team if he wishes, despite leaving camp after being told he would again start on the bench. Portugal then came from behind to beat Norway 2-1 and become the first team to reach the 2026-27 Nations League quarterfinals.

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