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A nation divided as Ronaldo left with big decision on Portugal future

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A nation divided as Ronaldo left with big decision on Portugal future

📅 Published: October 05, 2026 at 11:44 ✍️ Published by: Sporty Picks Editor Reporting via SportyAI Editorial

BBC Sport looks at what could be the end of Cristiano Ronaldo's international career just days before the expected fanfare of Lionel Messi's Argentina goodbye.

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