UNL: Jorge Jesus Speaks on 'Missing' Cristiano Ronaldo After 4-1 Defeat to Denmark
Denmark scored four times after halftime and handed Portugal its heaviest competitive home defeat, while Jorge Jesus dismissed talk of missing Cristiano Ronaldo.
- On Saturday, Portugal suffered a historic 4-1 home defeat to Denmark in their first match since Cristiano Ronaldo announced his international retirement last week. The loss marked the heaviest competitive home defeat in the team's 105-year history.
- Players donned 'Ronaldo 7' jerseys and supporters displayed 'Thank You, Captain' banners honoring the 41-year-old's 23-year career. However, the emotional atmosphere quickly gave way to disappointment as Denmark dominated the pitch from the opening minutes.
- Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg opened the scoring with a penalty shortly before half-time, followed by two goals from Rasmus Hojlund within eight minutes early in the second half. Joachim Andersen made it 4-0 in the 75th minute, with Bernardo Silva adding a stoppage-time consolation.
- Portugal fell from fifth to seventh in the official FIFA world rankings following the defeat. Manager Jorge Jesus dismissed speculation about a Ronaldo return, insisting 'there's no turning back,' though confirming the squad remains secured in second place.
- Denmark maintains a three-point advantage and returns to action on Tuesday when they host Norway. Despite the historic defeat, Portugal has already guaranteed at least second place in the UEFA Nations League group stage with one match remaining.
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In the match one after the Ronaldo era, Portugal's national team experienced a historic humiliation on Saturday. After the fourth match against Denmark, the fans in Braga chanted almost mockingly the name "Cristiano Ronaldo". Coach Jorge Jesus subsequently reacted annoyed when he was approached by the retired superstar.
‘Do you miss Ronaldo?’ Jorge Jesus asked after Portugal suffer heaviest-ever competitive home defeat in 4-1 loss to Denmark
Jorge Jesus dismissed suggestions that Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence contributed to Portugal’s humiliating 4-1 defeat to Denmark, insisting the former captain had made his own decision to leave international football. The Portugal boss acknowledged the supporters’ emotional reaction but accepted responsibility for the defensive collapse, admitting his players failed to follow instructions. Portugal must now regroup ahead of their decisive clash ag…
George Jesus referred in particular to the departure of the Luso star, whose absence was felt in the severe 4-1 stumbling block against Denmark.
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