Ronaldo's Return, a Familiar Pattern in a Changing Game Cristiano Ronaldo's inclusion in Portugal's Nations League squad has sparked both excitement and skepticism.
At 41 years old, he is no longer the young phenom who burst onto the scene two decades ago but rather an experienced veteran struggling to keep pace with his younger counterparts.
Ronaldo's selection by new coach Jorge Jesus comes as a surprise given his hints at retirement after Portugal's World Cup exit in July.