Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in the Portugal national team squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures, marking the first selection made by new head coach Jorge Jesus. The decision follows the departure of Roberto Martinez, who stepped down after Portugal’s defeat to Spain in the World Cup round of 16. Despite recent suggestions that he may be nearing the end of his career, the 41-year-old remains a focal point of the team’s preparations.
The Retirement Question
Ronaldo previously indicated that the recent World Cup would be his final major international tournament. Furthermore, in a recent interview with Vogue, he noted, “This is probably my last year of football, and I want to leave a spectacular legacy.” Looking ahead, the forward will turn 43 before the 2028 European Championship, which serves as the next significant calendar event for the national team.
Managerial Philosophy
Addressing the inclusion of the veteran forward, 72-year-old manager Jorge Jesus emphasized a meritocratic approach. “All the called-up players are at my disposal. If he performs well, he plays. If he doesn’t perform well, he doesn’t play. That’s how I treat everyone,” Jesus stated. He acknowledged the unique profile of the five-time Ballon d’Or winner, noting, “Now, does Cris have a different status? Yes. His career is different. He has five Ballon d’Or awards. But does that influence my decisions? No. It doesn’t influence anything, zero, but he is different from the others.”
Career Milestones and Targets
Ronaldo currently holds the record for the highest number of goals in men’s international football history with 146 goals. His notable achievements include leading Portugal to the Euro 2016 title. He is currently pursuing a career milestone of 1,000 goals, sitting at 979 total strikes. Regarding the possibility of achieving this feat in international competition, Jesus remarked, “I think he’s more likely to score his thousandth goal for Al-Nassr than for the Portuguese national team.” The report also notes that who took charge following the departure of Spaniard Roberto Martinez after Portugal’s 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup round of 16, friday’s squad announcement represents the first selection by Jesus. The report also notes that with his crowning achievement coming when he helped Portugal win Euro 2016, ronaldo stands as the highest-scoring player in men’s international football history with 146 goals. The report also notes that asked whether he expected Ronaldo to achieve that landmark for his country, Jesus appeared sceptical. The report also notes that before hosting Norway on 4 October, they visit Norway three days later and play in Denmark on 1 October. The report also notes that no start” RTI Esporte, jorge Jesus warns Cristiano Ronaldo over Portugal: “No form. The report also notes that with some high-profile deals due to expire at the end of next month.As speculation, predicting which clubs the summer’s biggest free agents will sign for There are still some massive names who are set to become free agents in the summer.
Portugal Squad Composition
Goalkeepers
- Diogo Costa: Porto
- Rui Silva: Sporting
- Samuel Soares: Benfica
Defenders
- Gonçalo Inácio: Sporting
- João Cancelo: Barcelona
- Diogo Dalot: Manchester United
- Nuno Tavares: Lazio
- Nuno Mendes: Paris Saint-Germain
- Renato Veiga: Villarreal
- Rúben Dias: Manchester City
- Tomás Araújo: Benfica
Midfielders
- Bruno Fernandes: Manchester United
- João Palhinha: Benfica
- João Neves: Paris Saint-Germain
- Rúben Neves: Al Hilal
- Vitinha: Paris Saint-Germain
- Bernardo Silva: Real Madrid
Nations League Schedule
- September 24: Home vs. Wales
- September 27: Away vs. Norway
- October 1: Away vs. Denmark
- October 4: Home vs. Norway
Additional Fixtures Today
- Kharkiv vs. Bukovyna
- Everton U18 vs. Manchester City U18
- FK Liepāja vs. Daugavpils
- 1.FCK vs. Eintracht Braunschweig
- Karlsruher SC vs. Nürnberg
- Holstein Kiel vs. VfL Osnabrück
- Alemannia Aachen vs. Fortuna Düsseldorf
- Viktoria Köln vs. Ingolstadt
- Homburg vs. Hessen Kassel
- SV Sandhausen vs. SSV Ulm
- Mainz 05 II vs. 1. FC K’Lautern II
- Barockstadt Fulda-Lehnerz vs. Freiburg II
- Astoria Walldorf vs. VfR Mannheim
- Aalen vs. H.-Freiberg
- Eintracht Frankfurt II vs. TSV Steinbach
- Bayern Munich Women vs. Köln Women
- Tottenham Hotspur U21 vs. Manchester City U21
- TPS vs. Ilves
