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Cristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal's Nations League squad by Jorge Jesus

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Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal's Nations League squad by Jorge Jesus
Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Portugal's squad for upcoming Nations League matches by new coach Jorge Jesus. This decision comes after Ronaldo, who turned 41, indicated that the recent World Cup would be his last. However, he has not announced his retirement from international play. Jorge Jesus was appointed to replace Roberto Martinez following Portugal's exit in the World Cup round of 16. Portugal will host Wales on September 24 before facing Norway and Denmark in subsequent matches.

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Status Watch
  • •Ronaldo is 41 years old and the leading scorer in men's international soccer.
  • •Jorge Jesus replaces Roberto Martinez as Portugal's coach.
  • •Portugal's first Nations League match is against Wales on September 24.
  • •Jesus previously coached Ronaldo at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia.
  • •Ronaldo's retirement timeline from international play remains uncertain.
Latest Updates
  • 4:03 PMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Nations League fixtures
  • 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Portugal boss Jorge Jesus noncommittal on Cristiano Ronaldo as he takes aim at Jürgen Klopp
  • 2:45 PMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Nations League
  • 1:07 PMESPN — Ronaldo, 41, stays with Portugal, named in squad
  • 12:45 PMYahoo Sports — Ronaldo named in Jesus' first Portugal squad
  • 12:45 PMBBC Sport — Ronaldo named in Jesus' first Portugal squad
  • 12:16 PMYahoo Sports — Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Nations League
  • 11:29 AMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo included in Nations League squad by new Portugal coach
What they're saying
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Cristiano Ronaldo was included in Portugal’s squad by new coach Jorge Jesus for its upcoming Nations League games on Friday. The 41-year-old Ronaldo said that this summer’s World Cup was his last, but the global star has yet to say when he plans to retire from international play. This was the first squad named by Jesus, who was hired to replace Spaniard Roberto Martinez after Portugal lost 1-0 to Spain in the round of 16 of the World Cup.

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Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in Portugal’s squad by new boss Jorge Jesus for the upcoming Nations League fixtures. The 41-year-old had said he did not expect to play at another World Cup after this June and July's tournament, but could yet be involved on the road towards the 2028 European Championship.

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Cristiano Ronaldo was called up for the start of Portugal's Nations League campaign on Friday as Jorge Jesus named his first squad since taking over as coach.Jesus, 72, coached five-time Ballon d'Or winner Ronaldo at Al-Nassr before leaving in May after guiding the club to the Saudi Pro League title.

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