In what is good news for Cristiano Ronaldo fans, the 41-year-old has been named in Portugal's preliminary squad for the UEFA Nations League games on November 14 and 17. So with any luck, he could be playing on November 14. Coach Jorge Jesus will name the final squad on November 6.

Cristiano Ronaldo Could Be Back

Initially, a source revealed the news to AFP. Later on, spokesperson for the Portuguese football federation (FPF) confirmed the news. The games are vs Denmark and Wales. This comes in the wake of Ronaldo's fallout with Jesus that prompted him to walkout of the national camp midway during the first phase of the Nations League.

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The Walkout

Ronaldo played vs Wales on September 24, was left out of the game vs Norway on September 27 and then walked out when he learned he would not start vs Denmark on October 1. He has been suspended for 30 days which began on October 1, so it ends on October 30. The 41-year-old was also fined the equivalent of Rs. 27,000.

Cristiano Ronaldo vs Jorge Jesus

After his walkout, Ronaldo had apoligised to his teammates and then slammed Jesus for breaking his promise to give him playing time vs Norway. He also said Jesus had not revealed their series of points agreed upon in a press conference before the Denmark game.

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Double World Record Holder

Ronaldo has played for Portugal since he was 18. He has said that 2026 is 'probably' his last year of international football. He currently has 146 goals in 234 games, both world records in men's international football. Can he breach the historic 150-goal mark? He's really close!

What Does Cristiano Ronaldo's International Future Hold?

Despite Ronaldo's absence, Portugal won all their games. Three out of the four were won without him. So it remains to be seen if he is in the final squad. If he is picked, will be play vs Denmark on November 14? Or was the Wales game on September 24 his last international appearance? Shall he get a dream farewell like Lionel Messi, or will he fade into oblivion? Time will tell!