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FPF accepts Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement after the 2026 World Cup
The Spanish press revealed that the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) is willing to accept Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement right after the 2026 World Cup, indicating a receptive stance by the national body.
Revelation on Chiringuito de Jugones
José Félix Díaz, director of Diario As, took part in the program Chiringuito de Jugones, where the Cristiano Ronaldo case was discussed. Díaz highlighted that the discussion revolved around the possibility of the striker leaving the national team. The program served as a platform to disclose the FPF's position.
According to the journalist, the Portuguese Football Federation was ready to accept the forward's retirement immediately after the 2026 World Cup. This statement suggests there is no intention to prevent a possible end to the player's international career.
Reactions from Pedro Proença and Edu Aguirre
Pedro Proença and the rest of the team said they would not place any obstacle should Cristiano Ronaldo express the desire not to return to represent the Quinas. The message reinforces the idea of an internal consensus regarding the captain's decision.
Edu Aguirre, journalist and friend of the Al Nassr player, was also present and noted that there was no conversation at all about the subject with the still captain of the national team. Aguirre emphasized the lack of direct contacts between the FPF and Ronaldo.
Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal's national team training camp on Wednesday, after hearing Jorge Jesus's briefing on the upcoming Denmark × Portugal clash. The exit occurred immediately after the tactical meeting.
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"I was delighted that CRISTIANO RETIRED after the WORLD CUP," said a participant on the program. The information was posted by @jfelixdiaz on Twitter, with the hashtag #ChiringuitoCristiano, and first appeared on the Bola na Rede website.