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Kedar Bayley

Cristiano Ronaldo gives Portugal easy decision about starter status, new data shows

Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal celebrates scoring his team's second goal during the FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier match between Portugal and Hungary at Estadio Jose Alvalade on October 14, 2025 .

In 2022, Lionel Messi was the beneficiary of the ultimate World Cup fairytale in what appeared to be the ending of his international career.

Now, Cristiano Ronaldo has the opportunity to match his greatest rival, as he has tried to do his entire career, but there are question marks surrounding his starter status for Portugal.

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