Ronaldo wants Portugal 'punishment' but not retiring

Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41‑year‑old Al‑Nassr forward, says he has no plans to retire from international football but believes he should be punished for leaving the Portugal squad after being an unused substitute against Norway and learning he would not start versus Denmark. "The Portuguese Football Federation indispensable measure the consequences of my actions and punish maine for them. I judge the punishment should not beryllium reduced," Ronaldo declared. He added, "I person already apologised, but I cognize that actions person consequences." Ronaldo’s record with Portugal stands at 146 goals in 234 appearances, a contribution that helped the side win Euro 2016 and capture the Nations League on two occasions. Portugal coach Jorge Jesus said on Sunday the door remains open for Ronaldo to return to the national team. Ronaldo noted that, if he is physically fit, training with his club and aiming to score, he would like to continue representing Portugal. "After my suspension play ends, I volition beryllium available, arsenic I ever person been, to vie and triumph with our nationalist team," he concluded. More to follow.