Football NewsBBC SportUnverified source· 18 Sept 2026
Ronaldo in Portugal squad under new boss Jesus
Cristiano Ronaldo ends retirement talk by answering Jorge Jesus' first Portugal call.
Cristiano Ronaldo
player
Squad size
25 players
Games
Four Nations League matches
Dates
24 September to 4 October
First up
Wales at home, 24 September
What happened. Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in Jorge Jesus' first Portugal squad for their upcoming Nations League games, ending speculation he could retire from international football.
- Ronaldo refused to confirm his international future after Portugal's World Cup last-16 exit to Spain.
- Jesus replaced Roberto Martinez, who stepped down after that World Cup exit.
- Jesus was Ronaldo's club boss last season as Al-Nassr won the Saudi Pro League.
“I will meet the family and take decisions with a calm head.”
— Cristiano Ronaldo
Portugal host Wales on 24 September, then travel to Norway three days later, as Ronaldo's international future continues under Jesus.
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