Cristiano Ronaldo's sister sparks discussion about his future with Portugal

Cristiano Ronaldo’s international future with Portugal is again in question after renewed public uncertainty from his sister, Elma Aveiro, on October 14, 2026, at a book presentation in Lisbon. She suggested he was less likely to return to the squad. Her comments followed Ronaldo’s departure from a Portugal training camp on September 30 after a disagreement with coach Jorge Jesus. The Portuguese Football Federation then imposed a preventive suspension pending disciplinary proceedings. Ronaldo remained an unused substitute during Portugal’s 2-1 UEFA Nations League win over Norway on September 27 in Oslo. He later said he originally agreed with Jesus to miss matches against Norway and Denmark, but that plan changed when he was benched.