Portugal's national team coach Jorge Jesus has commented for the first time regarding the retirement of the country’s greatest football star, Cristiano Ronaldo, from international football. Jesus had expected Ronaldo to be part of the national team for some more time as he believed that the 41-year-old was going to rejoin the national team. Ronaldo has announced his retirement from the national team of Portugal on Thursday via a video posted on his social media account.

Announcing Portugal's squad for the Nations League on Friday, Jesus said, "I thought he would return." My intention was definitely to include him in the team. He felt it was the right time to retire from playing for the country, and we must respect his decision.' He further added, 'We can never ignore his contribution to Portugal, what he has done for the country, and how he is an icon for young players.'

Ronaldo's last match for Portugal was against Wales on September 24th. Portugal won this Nations League match 1-0 at home. Following this, Jesus did not include Ronaldo in the starting eleven for the next match. The coach also stated that he would not play him from the starting line-up in the next match. Angered by this, Ronaldo left the team's training camp.

Ronaldo later apologized for his behavior, but the Portuguese Football Federation fined him and suspended him from the team for 30 days. This incident led to a public disagreement between the two. However, Jesus stated that he harbored no personal resentment over the matter. He said, "As for any resentment, there is none. I made all my decisions with the team in mind. As a coach, I have always advocated for decisions in the best interest of the team. Therefore, I am completely satisfied."

In his farewell message on Thursday, Ronaldo stated that it was time to return the national team's number seven jersey. He scored a record 146 goals in 234 appearances for Portugal. No other player in men's international football has scored as many goals. Ronaldo represented Portugal in six World Cups and played a key role in the team's 2016 European Championship. The Portuguese Football Federation has also planned a ceremony to honor his contributions.

Despite his retirement from international football, Ronaldo will continue to play at the club level. He is a member of the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr. His next major goal is to reach 1,000 goals in his career. He currently has 985 goals. This means they need to score 15 more goals to reach this landmark. Portugal, meanwhile, will host Denmark in Braga on November 14th and face Wales in Cardiff on November 17th. The team has already qualified for the Nations League quarterfinals.

Portugal's national team coach Jorge Jesus has commented for the first time regarding the retirement of the country’s greatest football star, Cristiano Ronaldo, from international football. Jesus had expected Ronaldo to be part of the national team for some more time as he believed that the 41-year-old was going to rejoin the national team. Ronaldo has announced his retirement from the national team of Portugal on Thursday via a video posted on his social media account.

Announcing Portugal's squad for the Nations League on Friday, Jesus said, "I thought he would return." My intention was definitely to include him in the team. He felt it was the right time to retire from playing for the country, and we must respect his decision.' He further added, 'We can never ignore his contribution to Portugal, what he has done for the country, and how he is an icon for young players.'

Ronaldo's last match for Portugal was against Wales on September 24th. Portugal won this Nations League match 1-0 at home. Following this, Jesus did not include Ronaldo in the starting eleven for the next match. The coach also stated that he would not play him from the starting line-up in the next match. Angered by this, Ronaldo left the team's training camp.

Ronaldo later apologized for his behavior, but the Portuguese Football Federation fined him and suspended him from the team for 30 days. This incident led to a public disagreement between the two. However, Jesus stated that he harbored no personal resentment over the matter. He said, "As for any resentment, there is none. I made all my decisions with the team in mind. As a coach, I have always advocated for decisions in the best interest of the team. Therefore, I am completely satisfied."

In his farewell message on Thursday, Ronaldo stated that it was time to return the national team's number seven jersey. He scored a record 146 goals in 234 appearances for Portugal. No other player in men's international football has scored as many goals. Ronaldo represented Portugal in six World Cups and played a key role in the team's 2016 European Championship. The Portuguese Football Federation has also planned a ceremony to honor his contributions.

Despite his retirement from international football, Ronaldo will continue to play at the club level. He is a member of the Saudi Arabian club Al Nassr. His next major goal is to reach 1,000 goals in his career. He currently has 985 goals. This means they need to score 15 more goals to reach this landmark. Portugal, meanwhile, will host Denmark in Braga on November 14th and face Wales in Cardiff on November 17th. The team has already qualified for the Nations League quarterfinals.