Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal Coach Jorge Jesus 'Knew Nothing' About International Retirement
The Ballon d’Or organizers will collect fan messages worldwide as Portugal plans a formal tribute for the five-time winner’s 234-game international career.
- On Thursday, Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from the Portugal national team via Instagram, ending a 23-year international career. The 41-year-old stated he was handing back the number seven shirt to the team.
- Tensions with manager Jorge Jesus escalated in September when Ronaldo left the team camp without authorization. The Portuguese Football Federation imposed a 30-day suspension and $286 fine for his premature departure.
- Ronaldo retires holding men's world records with 146 goals in 234 caps for Portugal. He was instrumental in the 2016 Euro victory and helped the Selecao secure two Nations League titles.
- Portugal coach Jorge Jesus stated he "found out when we all did" about the retirement announcement. Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proenca pledged to honor the forward, saying the team "is and always will be your home."
- Despite the rift, Jesus revealed he intended to select the in-form Al-Nassr forward for upcoming Nations League fixtures. Ronaldo's departure leaves Portugal without its captain as the team prepares for the November international break.
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Jorge Jesus and Cristiano Ronaldo had differences that were notorious in the last matches of the Portuguese team in the League of Nations of UEFA.
Lisbon (AFP) said that Portugal's trainer, Georgie Jesus, was expecting Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the ranks of the national election despite a dispute that had received extensive media coverage between them, but confirmed his respect for the decision of the veteran attacker to retire internationally. Ronaldo (41 years old) announced Thursday that he would not play again with the Portuguese election, laying a curtain on an international trac…
Jorge Jesus had expected Cristiano Ronaldo to return, but respects the superstar's decision to quit.
I knew nothing about Ronaldo’s retirement — Portugal coach
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has revealed that he was unaware of Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to retire from international football until the announcement was made public. Read More: https://punchng.com/i-knew-nothing-about-ronaldos-retirement-portugal-coach/
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