Can Ronaldo’s Return for Nations League Clash Trigger $POR Rally?
Cristiano Ronaldo’s return to Portugal’s squad has put the national team back in focus ahead of the Nations League.
With $POR already posting a 2.80% weekly gain and trading activity rising, the 41-year-old forward’s presence could bring fresh attention to the Portugal Fan Token® ($POR) as the team prepares for its opening clash against Wales.
$POR Gains as Ronaldo Returns to Portugal Squad
Portugal’s new coach Jorge Jesus included Ronaldo in his first squad since replacing Roberto Martinez. The decision comes after Portugal’s 1-0 World Cup round of 16 defeat to Spain and gives Ronaldo another chance to represent his country.
Ronaldo remains Portugal’s all-time leading men’s international scorer with 146 goals. He also helped the country win the 2016 European Championship and is now chasing 1,000 career goals, with 979 currently to his name.
The Portugal Fan Token® ($POR) is trading at $0.07851 after gaining 1.57% over the past 24 hours and 2.80% over the last seven days. Its 24-hour trading volume has also climbed 4.80% to $145,098, pointing to increased market activity. With a circulating supply of 14 million tokens, $POR currently has a market capitalization of about $1.07 million.
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Could Portugal’s Nations League Run Boost $POR?
Portugal will begin its Nations League campaign against Wales on September 24 before travelling to face Norway three days later. The team will then play Denmark on October 1 before hosting Norway on October 4.
Ronaldo’s involvement could keep attention around Portugal high throughout the run, particularly as questions remain over how long he will continue playing internationally. He has already said the 2026 World Cup was his final World Cup appearance, although he has not announced when he will retire from international football.
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Jesus also made clear that Ronaldo will still need to perform to earn his place. While acknowledging the forward’s unique career and five Ballon d’Or awards, the coach said those achievements would not influence his selection decisions.
For $POR holders, the upcoming fixtures provide several potential catalysts for market activity. Strong results, Ronaldo goals or increased fan engagement could attract more attention to the token, although its recent gains do not guarantee that the upward move will continue.
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