{
  "id": 18617976,
  "title": "Jorge Jesus: I don't feel guilty over Ronaldo ending Portugal career",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/07/jorge-jesus-i-dont-feel-guilty-over-ronaldo-ending-portugal-career",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-07T02:18:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/jorge-jesus-dont-feel-guilty-021827471.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Portugal national team coach Jorge Jesus has expressed no guilt over Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to retire from international football, according to the report. Ronaldo, who amassed 234 caps and scored 146 goals for his country, announced his retirement on Thursday after a brief suspension and fine from the Portuguese Football Federation. Jesus stated that he did not feel responsible for Ronaldo's decision, attributing it to his own mindset regarding call-ups and selection. He emphasized respect for Ronaldo's choice and acknowledged their strong friendship. Jesus also confirmed that Ronaldo would have been part of the squad for upcoming Nations League matches, which he learned only upon hearing the news.",
  "summary": "Portugal boss Jorge Jesus says he feels no guilt over Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to quit international football. The 41-year-old forward announced his Portugal career was over on Thursday after 234 appearances and 146 goals - both of which are records in the men's game.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jorge Jesus, Portugal coach, feels no guilt over Ronaldo's retirement.",
    "Ronaldo announced retirement after suspension and fine from Portuguese Football Federation.",
    "Jesus respects Ronaldo's decision and acknowledges their strong friendship."
  ],
  "editors_take": "The coach’s refusal to accept responsibility for the striker's departure shifts the focus from management decisions to the individual player's personal mindset regarding his international future.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}