10月5日，据24直播网报道，球星C罗近期宣布退出集训的事件，不仅在体育领域引发了轩然大波，同时也对经济领域产生了显著影响。这一举动迫使葡萄牙经济与领土凝聚力部长曼努埃尔·卡斯特罗·阿尔梅达公开发表了意见。
尽管阿尔梅达坚称自己并非是评价若热·热苏斯决策的最佳人选，然而他在Now Canal平台上坦言，葡萄牙因C罗的缺席而遭受不利影响。
In the event that Portugal sustains this edge, it would be most beneficial. Cristiano Ronaldo's contribution to the nation's promotion and the enhancement of its brand value is immeasurable. He stands as the most celebrated figure from Portugal, with numerous individuals having discovered the country solely through him.