The Aporia · Ronaldo keeps Portugal place for Nations League as Jesus names first squad

Jorge Jesus, the new Portugal manager, has named a 25-man squad for upcoming Nations League matches that includes Cristiano Ronaldo. Despite Ronaldo's recent comments about potentially retiring after this year, Jesús stated that performance will determine playing time and did not single out Ronaldo for special treatment despite his achievements. The first match under Jesús is scheduled for September 24 against Wales, with additional fixtures against Norway and Denmark in September and October.

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Cristiano Ronaldo, now 41 years old, has been named in the first squad selected by new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus for upcoming Nations League games. This decision ends speculation about Ronaldo's retirement from international football after Portugal's round-of-16 World Cup exit against Spain. The squad will play four Nations League matches between September 24 and October 4, 2023. Previously coached by Roberto Martinez, who stepped down following the World Cup loss, Jesus led Al-Nassr to a Saudi Pro League title with Ronaldo last season. While acknowledging Ronaldo's status as one of football's most decorated players—having won five Ballon d'Or awards—Jesus emphasized performance-based selection criteria for all players, including Ronaldo.

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Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in new Portugal manager Jorge Jesus’s first 25-man squad for the defending champions’ upcoming four Nations League matches. asserted

Ronaldo → include → matches

In August, Ronaldo fuelled speculation about his retirement plans after saying the coming year would probably be the last of his playing career. asserted

year → fuel → career

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India → know → runs

The 41-year-old Portugal captain is one of the most decorated players in football history, having won major trophies with Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and current club Al Nassr since making his senior debut for Sporting in 2002. asserted

captain → decorate → 2002

Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, was unable to add a World Cup title to his list of honours after Portugal were knocked out in the last 16 by eventual champions Spain, leaving the sport’s biggest prize absent from his trophy cabinet. asserted

Portugal → add → cabinet

Ronaldo confirmed in July that the 2026 edition of the FIFA World Cup would be his last in that competition, but he was unwilling to make a hasty call on his international future. asserted

he → confirm → future

“His performance is what matters. asserted

what → matter → ?

The past doesn’t count,” Jesus told a news conference on Friday. asserted

Jesus → count → Friday

“In this squad, there are 13 players who have worked with me. asserted

who → be → me

I don’t have a set core, so within this group, there were several players who were important for this squad. asserted

who → have → squad

If he performs, he plays; if not, he doesn’t. asserted

he → perform → ?

He has a different status – he has five Ballon d’Or awards – but does that factor into my decisions? asserted

that → have → decisions

Jesus will make his debut as Portugal manager against Wales at home on September 24. asserted

Jesus → make → September

Portugal then travel to face Norway and Denmark on September 27 and October 1 respectively, before hosting Norway on October 4. asserted

Portugal → travel → October

Portugal appointed the 72-year-old former Al Nassr boss in July, days after Spaniard Roberto Martinez stepped down following the country’s World Cup exit. asserted

Martinez → appoint → exit

Ronaldo keeps Portugal place for Nations League as Jesus names first squad

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