Cristiano Ronaldo is named in Portugal’s first squad under new head coach Jorge Jesus for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches. Multiple outlets report that the 41-year-old captain is selected to face Norway and Denmark as Portugal begin the competition in September, a decision that ends recent speculation about his retirement or immediate departure from international football.
Several reports also provide background on the squad and the coach’s timing. Jesus replaces Roberto Martinez after Portugal’s World Cup round-of-16 exit, and he previously coached Ronaldo at Al Nassr, where they won the Saudi Pro League. Ronaldo says the season “probably” would be his final season in football, while sources also note his long international record, including being Portugal’s leading men’s scorer.
Separate coverage focuses on reactions from Ronaldo after Portugal’s Nations League opener against Norway, where he is an unused substitute as Gonçalo Ramos starts. Portugal win 2-1, with outlets reporting Ronaldo is frustrated that he was benched for the entire match, while Jesus says he made the selection for tactical reasons. Other outlets focus mainly on the squad announcement rather than the matchday dispute.
