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Wednesday | October 28, 2026 | Dhaka

Cristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal preliminary squad

 Agency
 Published: 12:03 AM, 28 October 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Portugal’s preliminary squad for their upcoming Nations League fixtures, despite reports of a strained relationship with head coach Jorge Jesus following the forward’s departure from the national team camp during the previous international break.

The Al-Nassr captain has been included on Portugal’s provisional list for the November international window, alongside club teammates Joao Felix and Samu Costa.

His inclusion comes after an incident in September raised questions over his international future.

Ronaldo was reportedly unhappy after being left on the bench for Portugal’s match against Norway in Oslo, with tensions escalating before he left the squad ahead of the fixture against Denmark.

The dispute between Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus centred on broken promises over Ronaldo’s playing time.AFP

The 41-year-old’s presence on the preliminary list suggests he remains in contention for selection, although the final squad is yet to be confirmed.

Portugal are scheduled to face Denmark in Braga before travelling to Cardiff to play Wales in their final Nations League Group A4 matches. According to Portuguese media reports, the final squad announcement is expected on Friday, November 6.

Ronaldo’s potential return has also been helped by the timing of his disciplinary punishment. The Portuguese Football Federation’s Disciplinary Council handed the forward a 30-day suspension following the incident, with the sanction due to expire on October 30.

That would leave him eligible for selection ahead of Portugal’s November fixtures, although his inclusion in the preliminary squad does not guarantee a place in the final team.