New Portugal boss picks Cristiano Ronaldo in first squad since World Cup disappointment

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18 Sep 2026 • 9:00 PM MYT
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New Portugal boss picks Cristiano Ronaldo in first squad since World Cup disappointment

  • New Portugal manager Jorge Jesus has included Cristiano Ronaldo in his squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Wales, Norway, and Denmark.
  • The 41-year-old forward recently indicated to Vogue that this is likely to be the final year of his football career, stating his desire to leave a spectacular legacy.
  • Jesus insisted that team selection will be based strictly on performance, while acknowledging Ronaldo's unique status as a five-time Ballon d'Or winner.
  • Standing on 979 career goals, Ronaldo is aiming for 1,000 overall goals, though Jesus voiced scepticism about him reaching that milestone for the national team rather than Al-Nassr.
  • Ronaldo continues to hold the record as the highest-scoring player in men's international football history with 146 goals.

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