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Ronaldo Distances Himself from Portugal Manager Search
7 Jul
Summary
- Ronaldo deferred the decision for the next Portugal manager.
- Roberto Martinez confirmed his departure after the World Cup.
- Ronaldo's final World Cup appearance was in 2026.

Cristiano Ronaldo has stated he is not involved in the decision-making process for the next manager of the Portugal national football team. He has deferred the choice to the Portuguese Football Federation president, emphasizing that now is not the appropriate time to discuss the matter.
This comes as Roberto Martinez recently confirmed his departure from the managerial role after the FIFA World Cup. Martinez expressed pride in his time with the team, describing it as a memorable experience and the conclusion of a cycle.
Ronaldo shared a positive message for Martinez, expressing his enjoyment of working with the coach and acknowledging his significant contributions to Portugal, including winning a title.
Regarding his own future, Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed that his recent FIFA World Cup appearance was his last. He participated in all of Portugal's matches during the tournament, scoring three goals. Ronaldo indicated that he would take time to reflect with his family before making further decisions about his career.