Cristiano Ronaldo

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The Ronaldo Dilemma: Portugal's Dependence on Cristiano

Cristiano Ronaldo - Euro 2024 - Portugal national football team - Roberto Martínez

Is it time for Cristiano Ronaldo to retire from international football? Find out how Portugal's reliance on the star player may have cost them at Euro 2024!

Portugal's recent Euro 2024 journey left fans questioning the team's heavy reliance on Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite his underwhelming performance, Coach Martinez continued to center the team around the football legend, ultimately leading to Portugal's disappointing exit from the Euros. The uncertainty surrounding Ronaldo's future with the national team added fuel to the speculations, with Coach Martinez remaining noncommittal about the star player's potential retirement. As the football world eagerly awaited Ronaldo's decision, the buzz around whether he would retire from international football intensified.

Amidst the speculation, the question on everyone's mind remains: Will Cristiano Ronaldo hang up his international boots? The 39-year-old striker's performance in the Euro 2024 quarter-final loss to France raised doubts about his future in international football. Coach Martinez's comments further fueled the uncertainty, emphasizing that it was too early to determine if Ronaldo had played his final game for Portugal. The looming uncertainty over Ronaldo's international career kept fans and critics alike on the edge, eagerly awaiting a definitive announcement from the football superstar.

As the dust settles on Portugal's Euro exit, the spotlight remains firmly on Cristiano Ronaldo. Calls for his retirement from international football have grown stronger, with many believing that it's time for the Portuguese star to step down. The Euro 2024 defeat seems to have marked the end of an era for Ronaldo's extraordinary international career, leaving fans wondering about the next chapter in the football legend's journey. Whether Ronaldo will bid adieu to the international stage or surprise everyone with a comeback remains a hot topic in the football community.

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Why Portugal's reliance on Cristiano Ronaldo cost them - ESPN (ESPN)

Despite Cristiano Ronaldo's subpar display at Euro 2024, Portugal coach Martinez centered the team around the star player, which led to their Euros exit.

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Cristiano Ronaldo Hasn't Decided on Portugal Future amid Euro ... (Bleacher Report)

Portugal coach Roberto Martínez was noncommittal when asked about Cristiano Ronaldo's future with the national team following a Euro 2024 quarterfinal loss…

Martínez: Cristiano Ronaldo yet to decide Portugal future (ABC News)

Portugal coach Roberto Martínez said it was "too soon" to say if Cristiano Ronaldo had played his last game for his country following the team's Euro 2024 ...

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Will Cristiano Ronaldo retire from international football? (The National)

Portugal striker, 39, is yet to confirm whether Euro 2024 quarter-final loss to France on penalties will be his last.

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Is Cristiano Ronaldo's international career over? Portugal boss ... (Goal.com)

Cristiano Ronaldo has not yet made a decision regarding his international future after Portugal's Euro 2014 exit, Roberto Martinez says.

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Portugal's Euro exit likely to herald Cristiano Ronaldo's international ... (Deccan Herald)

Hamburg, Germany: Defeat for Portugal at the European Championship on Friday likely brought down the curtain on the extraordinary international career of ...

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'It's time' for Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo to retire from international ... (Optus Sport)

Cristiano Ronaldo's performance at EURO 2024 has amplified calls for the Portuguese star to retire from international football, as "it's time".

Cristiano Ronaldo yet to decide Portugal future - Martínez (ABC News)

Portugal coach Roberto Martínez said it was "too soon" to say if Cristiano Ronaldo had played his last game for his country following the team's Euro 2024 ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal striker ends Euro 2024 without a goal ... (Sky Sports)

Cristiano Ronaldo started all five of Portugals games at Euro 2024 but failed to score; Roberto Martinez did not substitute the 39-year-old in either ...

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Cristiano Ronaldo's future is uncertain after Portugal sacrificed the ... (The Independent)

Cristiano Ronaldo and manager Roberto Martinez had a strange alliance at Euro 2024.

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Cristiano Ronaldo's future is uncertain after Portugal sacrificed the ... (Yahoo Sports)

Cristiano Ronaldo and manager Roberto Martinez had a strange alliance at Euro 2024.

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'We deserved more' - Cristiano Ronaldo posts heartfelt message on ... (Goal.com)

Cristiano Ronaldo has posted a message to Portuguese fans after they were beaten on penalties by France.

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Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence after Portugal were agonisingly ... (Daily Mail)

There are concerns that this could be the former Man United and Real Madrid star's last appearance at a major tournament with Portugal, but it seems he may ...

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