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​The Portuguese Football Federation faces potential commercial repercussions should Cristiano Ronaldo decide to end his international career with the Portugal national team, given the immense marketing value the team captain has represented over the years.
​Ronaldo, 41, left the national team camp after being substituted against Wales in the UEFA Nations League amid tension with head coach Jorge Jesus, opening the door to a potential decision to end his international career.
​Carlos Coelho, a brand specialist and corporate development consultant, stated to the Portuguese newspaper Record that Ronaldo's departure could lead to a significant decline in the commercial value of both the national team and the federation.
​Coelho noted that the federation could lose one of the key pillars linked to its brand, emphasizing that Ronaldo represents more than just athletic value, as his global presence directly drives jersey sales, sponsorship deals, and ticket demand.
​Data from "JD Sports" revealed that global Google searches for "Portugal CR7" surged by 467% within 24 hours of Ronaldo leaving the team camp, while searches related to his jerseys rose by 185%.
​The branding expert added that several national team sponsors might re-evaluate their contracts in Ronaldo's absence, as the marketing ROI anticipated when signing these agreements could shift.
​While Portugal managed to secure a 4-2 victory over Denmark in Ronaldo's absence, the Portuguese Football Federation faces significant commercial challenges if the veteran star's international retirement is finalized.
​Source: Rum News Agency