Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly preparing to declare his retirement from international duty following one last match for Portugal, likely taking place opposite Wales in the Nations League on September 24 at the Estadio Jose Alvalade.
The ongoing speculation surrounding his international tenure seemingly now has a concrete timeline, with reports indicating he intends to step down following that encounter in Lisbon.
This timing coincides with newly appointed manager Jorge Jesus, who signed a four-year contract and promised not to overhaul the squad immediately. “People might think that the new manager is going to come in and change a lot of players. That won’t happen. I’m not stupid. On top of that, I don’t have enough time to bring in several players who weren’t called up this time”, he stated during an interview with Canal 11.
Should he retire following the clash against Wales, Ronaldo would wrap up an international career of unprecedented scale spanning 233 caps and 146 goals, solidifying his status as both the most-capped player and the top scorer in men’s international football history.
His silverware with Portugal features the 2016 European Championship along with a pair of UEFA Nations League trophies won in 2019 and 2025.
Currently aged 41, Ronaldo’s agreement with Al Nassr runs until the summer of 2027. Sitting on 976 career goals, he remains focused on hitting the 1,000-goal milestone before hanging up his boots for good, with club football taking center stage once his international duties conclude.
