On Thursday, November 5, 2026, in response to Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement from the country's national team, the Portuguese Football Federation issued a statement calling for a ceremony befitting his career. Part of this statement reads: "We are determined to design and organize a ceremony worthy of Cristiano Ronaldo's great career and actively participate in it; a ceremony where the fans and the people of the country can once again cheer and honor the player who made us so proud." This federation, which appreciates Ronaldo's 234 national games and 146 goals, has announced that it does not intend to allow the former national team captain to leave without a proper tribute. At the end of the statement it was said: "Thank you for everything, Captain! This will always be your home! To the thousand flower! Read the full text of the statement here.

On Thursday, November 5, 2026, in response to Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement from the country's national team, the Portuguese Football Federation issued a statement calling for a ceremony befitting his career. Part of this statement reads: "We are determined to design and organize a ceremony worthy of Cristiano Ronaldo's great career and actively participate in it; a ceremony where the fans and the people of the country can once again cheer and honor the player who made us so proud." This federation, which appreciates Ronaldo's 234 national games and 146 goals, has announced that it does not intend to allow the former national team captain to leave without a proper tribute. At the end of the statement it was said: "Thank you for everything, Captain! This will always be your home! To the thousand flower! Read the full text of the statement here.