Portugal coach leaves door open for Cristiano Ronaldo after walkout
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the national team if he wishes, despite walking out on the squad ahead of their Nations League match.
Portugal's national team coach Jorge Jesus has indicated that superstar Cristiano Ronaldo could return to the squad at his discretion after walking out on the team following a bench decision, according to a report on Sunday. Despite Portugal's recent victory over Norway, Ronaldo refused to play against Denmark, leading to his exclusion from the upcoming matches.
Jesus emphasized that Ronaldo can make the decision to return, stating, "If he wants to, he'll return to the national team." The coach noted that he had previously discussed his expectations with Ronaldo, expressing his desire for the player's involvement in the team's future games. Ronaldo, a five-time World Cup participant and Portugal's all-time leading scorer, has hinted that this might be his final year in football.
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