Jorge Jesus Includes Cristiano Ronaldo in Portugal Squad
Jorge Jesus, the newly appointed head coach of the Portugal National Team, has named Cristiano Ronaldo in his first squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Wales, Norway, and Denmark. Jesus, who previously coached Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, stated that Ronaldo's current performance will determine his place in the team, rather than his past accolades.
He emphasized, “His performance is what matters. The past doesn’t count,” and clarified that while Ronaldo has a distinguished status with five Ballon d’Or awards, it does not influence his decision-making.
This call-up for Ronaldo, who is now 41 years old, puts to rest speculation regarding the end of his international career following Portugal's exit from the World Cup earlier in the summer. Jesus will lead the team for the first time against Wales on September 24.
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