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  "id": 8237074,
  "title": "Ronaldo included in Portugal’s Nations League squad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/ronaldo-included-in-portugals-nations-league-squad",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T12:00:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/ronaldo-included-in-portugals-nations-league-squad/"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cristiano Ronaldo has been added to Portugal's Nations League squad as the new head coach, Jorge Jesus, takes charge of the national team. The veteran forward, who holds the record for most goals and most caps for Portugal, remains an integral part of the squad as Jesus begins his coaching journey. This move alleviates any immediate concerns about Ronaldo's international future. Ronaldo's inclusion also provides Jesus with the chance to work with one of the most seasoned players in Portuguese football during the team's preparations. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Ronaldo has been selected for the upcoming games. Portugal's 2026/27 UEFA Nations League campaign kicks off on September 24, 2026, with a home match against Wales. Four days later, they travel to Norway, followed by an away game against Denmark on October 1. The final two group stage matches will see Portugal host Norway on October 4, before traveling to Denmark on November 14 and concluding with a match against Wales on November 17. Portugal is currently placed in League A, Group 4, along with Wales, Norway, and Denmark.",
  "summary": "Cristiano Ronaldo will continue his international career after being named in new head coach Jorge Jesus’s squad for Portugal’s upcoming Nations League gam Read More: https://punchng.com/ronaldo-included-in-portugals-nations-league-squad/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Portugal roster for 2026 UEFA Nations League: Cristiano Ronaldo expected to be called in for fall matches",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/portugal-roster-for-2026-uefa-nations-league-cristiano-ronaldo",
        "published": "2026-09-18T07:00:02.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Alexander-Arnold, Palmer return to England squad for Nations League",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/alexander-arnold-palmer-return-to-england-squad-for-nations-league",
        "published": "2026-09-18T11:02:42.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo included in Nations League squad by new Portugal coach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/cristiano-ronaldo-included-in-nations-league-squad-by-new-portugal",
        "published": "2026-09-18T11:30:43.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Nations League",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/ronaldo-named-in-portugal-squad-for-nations-league",
        "published": "2026-09-18T12:24:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Ronaldo named in Portugal squad for Nations League",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/ronaldo-named-in-portugal-squad-for-nations-league-8262904",
        "published": "2026-09-18T12:39:01.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC Sport",
        "title": "Ronaldo named in Jesus' first Portugal squad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/ronaldo-named-in-jesus-first-portugal-squad",
        "published": "2026-09-18T12:45:25.000Z"
      }
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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."
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