Ramos Fires Holders Portugal to Nations League Win in Norway
- On Sunday, Portugal faces Norway at Ullevaal Stadion in Oslo, with Portugal Head Coach Jorge Jesus stating that Cristiano Ronaldo's physical condition will determine his starting role against the recently resurgent Norwegians.
- Jorge Jesus explained Ronaldo cannot play every minute, noting, "Cris is not Joao Neves, who is 20 years old and capable of playing consecutive matches every three days." The coach maintains careful assessment of the forward's physical capacity.
- During Portugal's 1-0 win over Wales, Jesus replaced Ronaldo in the 67th minute after a subdued outing. Joao Felix secured the victory with a 22nd-minute long-range strike in their Nations League opener.
- Responding to questions about his future, Ronaldo maintains he can still contribute, stating, "I still believe that I'm able to help the national team to reach what they want." Jesus acknowledged the forward remains highly respected by teammates.
- Future selection will depend on training performance, which Jesus said provides valuable insight into Ronaldo's readiness. The coach balances the legendary forward's desire to compete with tactical needs during the UEFA Nations League campaign.
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Hindustan TimesRamos fires holders Portugal to Nations League win in Norway
Jorge Jesus's men have responded well to their tame World Cup last-16 loss to Spain, having also beaten Wales 1-0 in Group A4 on Thursday. The 41-year-old Ronaldo was named among the substitutes for the first time for Portugal since a Nations League game against Scotland in September 2024, and did not get onto the pitch as Jesus looks to manage his minutes across an expanded international break. World Cup quarter-finalists Norway were left to ru…
Goalkeeper Ørjan Nyland became the big villain when Norway lost 1-2 at home to Portugal in the Nations League.
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