Jorge Jesus addresses Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal retirement announcement
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 6, 2026, 3:17 PM
Last updated Nov 6, 2026
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus stated he was unaware of Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement until it was publicly announced on November 5. Jesus indicated he had previously urged Ronaldo to continue playing for the national team, emphasizing the player's importance and influence. The decision to retire has sparked significant discussion in Portugal, especially following tension between the two during last month's international break. Jesus maintained he would not change his handling of the situation as he prioritized team interests. José Mourinho also commented, respecting Ronaldo's decision and affirming that his career is not over.
- •Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football on November 5.
- •Jorge Jesus said he learned of the retirement alongside everyone else.
- •Jesus previously attempted to convince Ronaldo to continue playing.
- •Tensions arose between Jesus and Ronaldo during a past international break.
- •José Mourinho emphasized that Ronaldo's career is far from over.
- 3:17 PMYahoo Sports — 'I thought he'd come back': Jesus on Ronaldo retirement
- 2:25 PMBBC Football — Portugal coach 'knew nothing' about Ronaldo retiring
- 2:16 PMYahoo Sports — Jorge Jesus on Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal retirement: 'I don't know. You should ask him'
"Portugal coach Jorge Jesus said on Friday he had expected Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the national team despite their highly publicised rift, but respected the veteran forward's decision to retire from international football."All my decisions were made with the team in mind," said Jesus.
"Jorge Jesus says he does not know why Cristiano Ronaldo walked away from international football, telling reporters 'you should ask him' when pressed on the reasons.Ronaldobrought the curtain down on a...
"Portugal coach Jorge Jesus says he "found out when we all did" about Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement from international football.
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External links- Yahoo SportsNov 6, 2026, 3:17 PM'I thought he'd come back': Jesus on Ronaldo retirement
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus said on Friday he had expected Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the national team despite their highly publicised rift, but respected the veteran forward's decision to retire from international football."All my decisions were made with the team in mind," said Jesus.
- BBC FootballNov 6, 2026, 2:25 PMPortugal coach 'knew nothing' about Ronaldo retiring
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus says he "found out when we all did" about Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement from international football.
- Yahoo SportsNov 6, 2026, 2:16 PMJorge Jesus on Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal retirement: 'I don't know. You should ask him'
Jorge Jesus says he does not know why Cristiano Ronaldo walked away from international football, telling reporters 'you should ask him' when pressed on the reasons.Ronaldobrought the curtain down on a...
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