Portugal coach says he had not anticipated Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement despite their falling out
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — Portugal coach Jorge Jesus says that he had not expected Cristiano Ronaldo to retire from international soccer despite their recent public falling out. I certainly intended to call him up,” Jesus said when he presented his Nations League squad on Friday, a day after Ronaldo announced that he was ending his long and illustrious career for his country.
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus expressed surprise at Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to retire from international soccer, despite their recent public falling out. Jesus had not anticipated Ronaldo's retirement and intended to call him up for the team, according to a statement made when presenting the Nations League squad. Ronaldo's final appearance with Portugal was on September 24, and he was kept on the bench for the following match before leaving the team's training camp.
In response, Ronaldo apologized, but the Portuguese soccer federation fined him and suspended him for 30 days. Ronaldo, who holds the record for the most goals in Portugal's national team history, will continue to play club soccer in Saudi Arabia for Al-Nassr. The Portuguese federation plans to organize a tribute to Ronaldo, acknowledging his contributions to the country and his status as a symbol for younger players.
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