Jorge Jesus Says He May Have Hastened Cristiano Ronaldo’s Exit

Jorge Jesus Says He May Have Hastened Cristiano Ronaldo's Exit

National football team head coach Jorge Jesus addressed Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from the Portugal national team during a press conference at the Cidade do Futebol, admitting that he may have hastened the decision while maintaining that he holds no responsibility for it. Jesus revealed that he intended to call up Ronaldo for Portugal’s upcoming UEFA … Read more

Jorge Jesus Responds to Cristiano Ronaldo’s Statement on Portugal Dispute

Jorge Jesus Responds to Cristiano Ronaldo's Statement on Portugal Dispute

Portugal national team head coach Jorge Jesus offered a brief three-sentence response when pressed by reporters regarding a 1,740-word statement published by Cristiano Ronaldo on Instagram, Record reported. Ronaldo accused the head coach of breaking promises on multiple occasions, sparking an escalating public dispute surrounding the player’s recent departure from the national team’s training camp. … Read more

Cristiano Ronaldo will continue playing for Portugal, zeit.de reported

Cristiano Ronaldo will continue playing for Portugal, zeit.de reported

Cristiano Ronaldo will continue playing for the Portugal national team despite a severe breakdown in trust with manager Jorge Jesus, though his future in the squad hinges on the 72-year-old coach being replaced, zeit.de reported. The forward revealed that he nearly retired from international football following the World Cup last summer. Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) … Read more