Cristiano Ronaldo has been back in footballing action for Al-Nassr in the Saudi Pro League. Although he has lost the Saudi Super Cup final against Al-Hila, Ronaldo has looked sharp throughout the start of the new season scoring goals and providing assists. He has also scored a goal from free kick. Ronaldo took a break from football to spend time with his family after the UEFA Euro 2024. Ronaldo's performance alongside his team Portugal's hasn't been the best in the UEFA Euro 2024. Ronaldo didn't look at his very best and in one game he failed to score a penalty and after it broke down in tears. With the UEFA Nations League set to start soon, Ronaldo will look to redeem his performance. Cristiano Ronaldo Hilariously Uses Lionel Messi’s Famous ‘Que Miras Bobo’ Line While Sharing Space With Partner Georgina Rodriguez on His YouTube Channel (Watch Video).

In a recent interview, talking about a buzz about his International retirement, Ronaldo refuted any ideas of him hanging up his boots. “That’s all from the press. It never crossed my mind that my cycle [with Portugal] had come to an end. Quite the opposite: it gave me even more motivation to continue to be honest', Ronaldo told a news conference on Monday. Portugal will host Croatia in their UEFA Nations League opener on Thursday before welcoming Scotland in League A Group One on Sunday.

Will Cristiano Ronaldo Play in UEFA Nations League 2024–25 For Portugal?

Speaking to a news outlet, Ronaldo recently said, “The motivation is to come to the national team to win the Nations League … We’ve already won it once, and we want to do it again. I might say the same thing over and over again. But I don’t think long term; it’s always short term.” Ronaldo also shared a post on social media with his pictures and the caption 'Happy to be back' alongside a Portugal flag. Cristiano Ronaldo Starts Training With Portugal Squad Ahead of UEFA Nations League 2024–25, Video Goes Viral.

All these indicate that Cristiano Ronaldo will be available for Roberto Martinez and Portugal for the upcoming UEFA Nations League 2024-25. Ronaldo has always led his contemporaries in terms of fitness and talking about his hunger, it has always remained the same. Ronaldo is likely to be part of the playing Xi of Portugal when they start their UNL campaign on Saturday.

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