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Mourinho comments on Ronaldo's international retirement and coaching prospects

Mourinho comments on Ronaldo's international retirement and coaching prospects
World Sports · 11:34:29 - Sunday, 8 November 2026

José Mourinho has commented on Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to retire from international football and the possibility of the Portuguese forward pursuing a coaching career.

Ronaldo announced his retirement from the Portugal national team earlier this week, ending a career that included a European Championship title in 2016 and a Nations League triumph in 2019.

Mourinho, who previously managed Ronaldo at club level, offered his perspective on the move and the player's potential future on the touchline.

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