Cristiano Ronaldo announced today that he is leaving the Portuguese national team, just over a month after stating in a public message that he would be available to "compete and win" for Portugal once he had served his suspension.
The October 6 pledge was conditional, depending on his physical condition, his situation at club level and the completion of the sanction. The suspension ended on October 30, and the forward was still playing.
With today's announcement, the promised availability is left in limbo and raises questions about trust in the commitment made to fans and teammates. Based on the available information, it is not possible to determine whether the decision had already been made when the statement was issued.