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Maresca's seeing good things at Man City while PSG are seeing the ball in the net four times—one of these assessments is delusional and it isn't PSG's. • Barcola's hat trick was the kind of statement Liverpool needed, and he made it in the most efficient way possible: by actually scoring goals instead of talking about potential. • This story is already obsolete since you're reading it after the match has been played, which tells you everything about the news cycle's relationship with football reality. • Martinez opened his mouth when he should've kept his head down, and now United will punish him because they're desperate to punish someone other than themselves. • Henry was right—Martinez needs to look in the mirror before he looks at the board, because defenders who can't mark properly don't get to lecture management. Maresca's seeing good things at Man City while PSG are seeing the ball in the net four times—one of these assessments is delusional and it isn't PSG's. • Barcola's hat trick was the kind of statement Liverpool needed, and he made it in the most efficient way possible: by actually scoring goals instead of talking about potential. • This story is already obsolete since you're reading it after the match has been played, which tells you everything about the news cycle's relationship with football reality. • Martinez opened his mouth when he should've kept his head down, and now United will punish him because they're desperate to punish someone other than themselves. • Henry was right—Martinez needs to look in the mirror before he looks at the board, because defenders who can't mark properly don't get to lecture management.

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Ronaldo, 41, stays with Portugal, named in squad

By WAF News Desk September 19, 2026 1:46 pm Updated September 21, 2026 1:11 am 1 min read

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Ronaldo, 41, stays with Portugal, named in squad

Cristiano Ronaldo was included in Portugal’s squad by new coach Jorge Jesus for their upcoming Nations League games on Friday.

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Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 41, has been included in Portugal's squad for upcoming Nations League matches under new coach Jorge Jesus. The selection comes after Ronaldo suggested last month that he may be approaching the final year of his playing career. He is expected to remain available for Portugal through the end of 2026.

What we know

Ronaldo was named in Portugal's Nations League squad by Jorge Jesus.
Ronaldo previously hinted he is in his final year of football.
Reports indicate Ronaldo will continue with Portugal until end of 2026.

Why it matters

Ronaldo's continued involvement extends his international tenure at 41 and clarifies his playing future beyond earlier retirement hints. His availability for Portugal's Nations League campaign provides certainty for selection planning under new management.

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