Cristiano Ronaldo has confirmed his participation in the upcoming World Cup in Qatar, ending speculation about his international future. This follows a period of uncertainty after he was dropped from Manchester United’s squad for refusing to come on as a substitute in a recent Premier League match. The incident led to mutual agreement for the termination of his contract with the English club. Despite the club fallout, Portugal’s national team manager, Fernando Santos, had previously stated Ronaldo would be included in the World Cup squad if he was playing regularly. Ronaldo expressed his excitement about representing Portugal at the tournament, his fifth World Cup appearance. He acknowledged the recent turbulence but remains focused on contributing to his nation’s success in Qatar. The tournament begins November 20th.