{
  "id": 8237919,
  "title": "Ronaldo included in Portugal’s Nations League squad",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/ronaldo-included-in-portugals-nations-league-squad-8237919",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T12:04:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/ronaldo-included-in-portugals-nations-league-squad/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cristiano Ronaldo has been confirmed for Portugal's upcoming Nations League squad, announced by the new head coach Jorge Jesus. The experienced forward is set to continue representing his country despite the change in management, dispelling any concerns about his international future. Known as Portugal's leading goalscorer and most-capped player, Ronaldo's presence is crucial for the national team as they prepare for their next assignments. His inclusion also allows Jesus to work with one of Portugal's most seasoned players as they embark on their preparations. According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Ronaldo has been selected for the upcoming games. Portugal's first Nations League match is scheduled for September 24, 2026, against Wales, followed by fixtures against 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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    "outlets": 6,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "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"
      },
      {
        "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": "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."
}