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Actu Foot reported, citing Fabrizio Romano, that Pedro Proença, president of the Portuguese Federation, hoped for Cristiano Ronaldo's return to the national team as early as the international break in November. He stated that the Federation, the coach, and the player's teammates wanted his return, and that Ronaldo wanted it as well. Proença called him the greatest player of all time. #CristianoRonaldo #ÉquipeNationale #Football (translated)

At a press conference, Luis Enrique said he did not know if Zinédine Zidane had drawn inspiration from his PSG for the French team. However, he pointed out game ideas focused on victory, possession, pressing, and cohesion. He also mentioned the difficulty, for a coach, of having little time to work with the players and connect them with each other, while deeming the level of players chosen by Zidane to be very positive. #LuisEnrique #Zidane #Football (translated)

Aurélien Tchouaméni stated that at 26 years old, players understood the game better and better. When asked about his ambitions with the French team, he added that the new coach was doing a great job and that ambitious players aimed to be selected. He believed that a good performance would eventually open the doors to the selection for them, according to a video from France 24 shared by Actu Foot. https://t.co/df1ccoE7k4 #ÉquipeDeFrance #Football #TCHOUAMENI (translated)

Actu Foot reported that coach Gernot Rohr mentioned, in the show Rothen S’enflamme, the disappointment of the Benin team for not being able to take a photo with the Argentine players nor access their hallway. He noted that Tijani, a great admirer of Messi, had given him a red rose before the match and that the team had also attempted to present them with a bouquet in the colors of Benin. Rohr nevertheless described the experience as extraordinary, both for his young players and for himself, adding that in Benin, no one had imagined they could one day face Argentina. #Bénin #Argentine #Football (translated)

Actu Foot relayed a message in which Lionel Messi said that his match the day before had been his last and that he was already missing the Argentina jersey. He claimed to be certain that he had made the right decision and described his journey with the national team as an adventure marked by joys and sorrows, with each step being worth it. Messi thanked his family for their support, especially during difficult times, as well as his friends, teammates, coaches, and their staff. He also paid tribute to Diego, to whom he credited the merit of having brought the country to the place it deserved, saying that he continued to help them from the heavens. Finally, he thanked the clubs where he had played for allowing him to join the national team, as well as God, and said that he would love and miss the people who had supported them. #Messi #Argentine #Football (translated)

Walid Acherchour stated on AfterRMC that France would not have won the day before without Zinédine Zidane on the bench. He mentioned the novelty effect, the environment, and the momentum brought by Zidane, adding that the new coach's record should not begin with a home defeat against Belgium. #Zidane #FranceFootball #EquipeDeFrance (translated)

Cristiano Ronaldo claimed that the Portuguese coach had proposed a plan for him to participate in international matches, which he accepted. According to him, the plan stipulated that he would play in the first and last match and would not go to Norway or Denmark. However, he had agreed to play 30 minutes in Norway at the coach's request. Ronaldo then reproached the coach for breaking his word. He said they had agreed that the coach would acknowledge in a press conference that he had proposed the plan, that Ronaldo had never asked to play, and that it was wrong of him to make him warm up without putting him in the game. Simão Coutinho, a manager at Al Nassr, had witnessed their exchanges, he specified. Ronaldo felt that the tone of the coach during the press conference was different from that of their private conversation. The Portuguese captain acknowledged that he had been wrong not to greet the supporters after the match and for leaving the gathering. He apologized to them, as well as to his teammates, while explaining that the breach of trust had led him to leave. He also stated that he accepted the Federation's sanction and indicated that he would remain available for the national team after his suspension, provided he was fit and playing for his club. #CristianoRonaldo #ÉquipeNationale #Football (translated)

Instant Foot reported that Cristiano Ronaldo wished to continue playing for Portugal. According to the summary of his statement published by the account, he had considered leaving the national team after the 2026 World Cup and prepared a farewell letter, before the president of the Federation convinced him to stay. Ronaldo is said to have approved Jorge Jesus's appointment as coach and accepted a specific plan for his playing time, without challenging the sporting choices. The disagreement is said to have erupted during a match in Norway: Jesus reportedly asked him to prepare to play for 30 minutes, then ultimately did not bring him in. Ronaldo reportedly acknowledged reacting poorly by not greeting the supporters and apologized to them. After a meeting with the coach and Simão Coutinho, Jesus reportedly privately acknowledged having made a mistake and promised to publicly explain that Ronaldo had not demanded anything and had always behaved exemplary. Ronaldo reportedly believed the coach did not uphold his word during his press conference and indicated that this breach of trust led him to leave the gathering. He reportedly acknowledged that his departure was a mistake, apologized to his teammates, and said he would accept any potential sanction from the Federation. He reportedly added that his status as captain should even be considered an aggravating circumstance. Finally, Ronaldo reportedly specified that he was not requesting special treatment or an immediate farewell match and that he would remain available for Portugal as long as he was fit, performing well with his club, and free from suspension. #CristianoRonaldo #ÉquipePortugaise #Football (translated)

Actu Foot relayed a text presented as a statement from Cristiano Ronaldo, in which the player explained the exchanges he claimed to have had with the Portuguese coach before the last gathering. Ronaldo stated that after the 2026 World Cup, he had prepared a letter intended for the Portuguese to announce his definitive departure from the national team. According to him, the president of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) had then urged him, during the return flight from the United States, to reconsider his decision. The president had also asked his opinion on the current coach, whom Ronaldo claimed to have supported the appointment of. The player recounted that the coach had proposed that he play in the first and last match, while considering that he would not travel to Norway and Denmark. Ronaldo said he had refused, believing that his role as captain required him to travel with the team. He added that Simão Coutinho, sporting director of Al-Nassr, had witnessed their exchange. The day before the gathering, the coach reportedly came to his home in Lisbon, and the principles discussed in August would have been maintained. Ronaldo indicated that he had played at Alvalade before giving up his place without protest and passing the armband to Bruno Fernandes. For the match in Norway, he said he expected not to play, with his next match scheduled for the 4th at Dragão. He recounted that an assistant had then informed him that the coach wanted to speak with him, and then the coach had asked him if he could play for thirty minutes. Ronaldo claimed to have agreed and was invited to be ready. #CristianoRonaldo #EquipeNationale #Football (translated)

Actu Foot reported that Piers Morgan, presented as a close acquaintance of Cristiano Ronaldo, harshly criticized Jorge Jesus by referring to him as the "Portuguese Ten Hag." Morgan accused him of trying to make a name for himself by attempting to humiliate Ronaldo and disrespecting him. He also stated that he wanted to settle scores with the coach and had precise information regarding the conflict, according to Football Uncensored via GOAL. #CristianoRonaldo #JorgeJesus #Football (translated)