{
  "id": 12014392,
  "title": "Ronaldo can return to Portugal team — Coach Jorge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/ronaldo-can-return-to-portugal-team-coach-jorge",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T22:08:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
    "slug": "punch",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ronaldo-can-return-to-portugal-team-coach-jorge/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Portugal Coach Jorge Jesus has indicated that Cristiano Ronaldo could potentially return to the national team, dismissing the situation as a misunderstanding that is easily resolvable. Jesus emphasized that Ronaldo himself must make the decision regarding his future with the team. He expressed no negativity towards Ronaldo, stating that there are no bad feelings and that it would be simple to resolve the issue. Ronaldo's final choice will determine the team's course, with Jesus himself not holding the power to make the final decision.",
  "summary": "Portugal coach Jorge Jesus says the door is open for Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the national team, calling the situation an easily resolvable misunders Read More: https://punchng.com/ronaldo-can-return-to-portugal-team-coach-jorge/",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Ronaldo deserves beautiful farewell from Portugal — Bruno Fernandes",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/ronaldo-deserves-beautiful-farewell-from-portugal-bruno-fernandes",
        "published": "2026-10-04T20:54:18.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport Football",
        "title": "Portugal boss says door open for Ronaldo return",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/portugal-boss-says-door-open-for-ronaldo-return",
        "published": "2026-10-04T22:10:59.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants: coach Jesus",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/ronaldo-can-return-to-portugal-team-if-he-wants-coach-jesus",
        "published": "2026-10-04T22:18:27.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants, says coach Jesus",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/ronaldo-can-return-to-portugal-team-if-he-wants-says-coach-jesus",
        "published": "2026-10-04T22:32:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Ronaldo can return to Portugal team if he wants - Coach Jesus",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/ronaldo-can-return-to-portugal-team-if-he-wants-coach-jesus-12029877",
        "published": "2026-10-04T23:39:10.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}