Cristiano Ronaldo future unclear as farewell match ‘to be staged’ claim disputed | OneFootball

Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal future is unclear after a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus.

L'Equipe reports that negotiations are under way to stage a farewell match in the coming period, allowing the forward to close his international career in fitting fashion.

Record counters that no talks are taking place and describes the idea as an imaginary scenario with no basis. Record also writes that the federation plans a peace initiative after tonight's UEFA Nations League Group Four, League A meeting with Norway at Estadio do Dragao, aimed at reconciliation and a possible return.

Ronaldo left the training camp in Denmark and promised to explain his reasons in due course. He has stayed silent in recent days about his intentions for the national team. The 41-year-old flew back to Riyadh this afternoon from Madrid.

At a press conference, Bruno Fernandes said Ronaldo remains part of the team and urged him not to make a hasty, permanent decision to leave.

Jorge Jesus has kept the door open to a reconciliation and delayed further comment until after the match.

Separately, Lionel Messi is set to play a farewell game for Argentina after midnight next Tuesday against Benin, having announced his international retirement following the World Cup.

Source: Goal.com

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