Cristiano Ronaldo dramatically walked out on the Portuguese national team during the international break and his family have now suggested that he may never represent his country again

Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to the Portugal squad would be ‘very difficult’, according to his sister. The veteran forward sensationally walked out of the national team camp during the international break following a row with boss Jorge Jesus over his playing time.

Ronaldo has since apologised with a lengthy statement but regardless, he looks to be hit with a suspension for his actions. His sister, Elma Aveiro, has now spoken out and suggested that the striker’s career on the international stage could be over after all.

Speaking at a book launch event, she said: “It's more likely a no than a yes. I think both [Cristiano and Jorge Jesus] are hurt; it was a situation they experienced, not me, I'm speaking for my brother. I think it's a situation that's stalled, we'll see what happens.”

Asked if Ronaldo and Jesus could reconcile their differences, she replied: “I don't know, it's very complicated. When we're betrayed, it's very difficult to go back to normal.”

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She added: “My feeling is one of sadness because the Portuguese people unfortunately forget what has already been done and think that things should be done differently now.

“I'm speechless, it's very difficult to see my brother go through this. He is one of the people who least deserve this.”

Ronaldo’s sister is not the only to have spoken out on the situation this week. His Portuguese colleague Vitinha also gave his thoughts and said that he was keen for Ronaldo to return to the fold sooner rather than later.

He said: "It was a chaotic international break. Full of emotions. On my end, I just hope everything resolves for the best. That he returns and everything turns out fine. The truth is that's what all of us want. I hope he comes back and everything gets resolved."

A statement from the Portuguese FA on the situation last week read: “Disciplinary proceedings were initiated against Cristiano Ronaldo pursuant to a decision by the Non-Professional Section dated October 9, 2026, aimed at determining whether the events reported on October 7, 2026, warrant disciplinary action.

“Without prejudice to the automatic preventive suspension to which he was subject prior to the initiation of proceedings, a non-automatic preventive suspension of the player was ordered, and the case was designated as urgent.

“The case was referred to the FPF Disciplinary Investigation Committee on October 10, 2026, with the proceedings remaining confidential until the conclusion of the investigation.”