Jesus Confirms Ronaldo's Continued Selection for Portugal

Jorge Jesus, appointed as the new head coach of the Portugal National Team, stated that he will continue to invite Cristiano Ronaldo to represent the team in future competitions, including the 2026 World Cup. Despite Ronaldo facing criticism for allegedly holding the team back during the last World Cup, where Portugal was eliminated in the Round of 16 by Spain, Jesus made it clear that the 41-year-old forward's selection will be contingent upon his playing condition and performance.

Jesus expressed that he has not yet spoken to Ronaldo regarding his future with the national team but affirmed that he will consider the best interests of the team when making selections. The coach's comments were made during a press conference on Friday, indicating a commitment to maintaining Ronaldo's involvement as long as he meets the necessary conditions for selection.