Cristiano Ronaldo Extends Portugal Run, Named to Nations League Roster
- On Friday, new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus named Cristiano Ronaldo in his first national team squad for the Nations League campaign, replacing former manager Roberto Martinez.
- Jesus, who managed Ronaldo at Saudi club Al-Nassr, took the role following Martinez's departure after Portugal's World Cup loss to Spain in the round of 16.
- Addressing Ronaldo's status, Jesus stated "all the called-up players are at my disposal," emphasizing that the forward's five Ballon d'Or awards "doesn't influence anything" in selection decisions.
- Portugal begins Nations League Group A at home to Wales on September 24, then travels to face Norway three days later before matches in Denmark on October 1 and hosting Norway in Porto on October 4.
- Ronaldo, 41, who has scored 146 goals in 233 matches, said last month this season is "probably" his last, though he could compete at the 2028 European Championship when he turns 43.
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Portugal Coach Makes It Clear Why Cristiano Ronaldo Was Benched After 41YO Star’s Walk Out
Cristiano Ronaldo waited for his chance to enter Portugal’s Nations League clash against Norway on September 27. But as the 90 minutes unfolded, the expected opportunity never came. Ronaldo had been told he was likely to play around 30 minutes, yet he remained on the bench throughout Portugal’s 2-1 victory in Oslo. After the final […]
A complete game on the bench – that's rarely happened to Cristiano Ronaldo. So, after Portugal's victory against Norway, we debate how the senior can still help his national team.
Cristiano Ronaldo was benched against Norway. After the match, national team captain Jorge Jesus announced that he would call the star to a meeting. – Of course I have to talk to him, he said at a press conference.
The Portuguese striker was not a single minute in Portugal's victory against Norway in the Nations League.
Jorge Jesus revealed that he will speak to the Portuguese's biggest star.
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