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Ronaldo wants Portugal 'punishment' but not retiring

Ronaldo wants Portugal 'punishment' but not retiring
BBC News Tuesday 06 October 2026, 19:41 UTC 1 min read
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Cristiano Ronaldo says he is not retiring from international football but deserves to be punished for walking out on Portugal for a "breach of the coach's trust".

Cristiano Ronaldo says he is not retiring from international football but deserves to be punished for walking out on Portugal for a "breach of the coach's trust".
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