Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in the first Portugal squad chosen by new coach Jorge Jesus. This ends questions about whether the 41-year-old forward would retire from international football after the World Cup.Key Facts
- Jorge Jesus is the new Portugal coach, replacing Roberto Martinez who left after the World Cup.
- Ronaldo is part of a 25-player squad for four Nations League games from September 24 to October 4.
- Ronaldo has scored 146 goals in 233 games for Portugal.
- Ronaldo nearly retired from international football after Portugal lost to Spain in the World Cup round of 16.
- Ronaldo turned 41 and will be 42 before next summer’s Nations League finals.
- Other notable players in the squad include Diogo Dalot, Bruno Fernandes, Ruben Dias, and Pedro Neto.
- Portugal’s Nations League matches include games against Wales, Norway, and Denmark.
- Jorge Jesus and Ronaldo worked together last season at Al-Nassr club, winning the Saudi Pro League.
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