Katia Aveiro, Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister, has taken to social media with comments strongly suggesting the 41-year-old will hang up his international boots after the 2026 World Cup. Ronaldo himself said in November 2025 that this tournament would “definitely” likely be his last for Portugal.
What Katia actually said
Aveiro’s social media activity came in the wake of Portugal’s underwhelming 1-1 draw against the Democratic Republic of Congo in June 2026. Her posts were less a tearful farewell announcement and more a pointed critique of Portugal’s midfield play and team dynamics.
She didn’t mince words about what she saw as internal issues within the squad. The comments sparked predictable debate among fans about whether the team’s cohesion could survive a deep tournament run.
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