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Cristiano Ronaldo has been selected for the first squad of Portugal under new coach Jorge Jesus, ending speculation about his retirement from international football. The announcement includes a 25-man group preparing for four Nations League games scheduled between September 24 and October 4. Previously uncertain about continuing to represent Portugal following their World Cup exit, Ronaldo's inclusion suggests he will continue playing for the national team despite being the oldest player in history at 41 years old.

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Cristiano Ronaldo, now 41 years old, has been named in the first squad selected by new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus for upcoming Nations League games. This decision ends speculation about Ronaldo's retirement from international football after Portugal's round-of-16 World Cup exit against Spain. The squad will play four Nations League matches between September 24 and October 4, 2023. Previously coached by Roberto Martinez, who stepped down following the World Cup loss, Jesus led Al-Nassr to a Saudi Pro League title with Ronaldo last season. While acknowledging Ronaldo's status as one of football's most decorated players—having won five Ballon d'Or awards—Jesus emphasized performance-based selection criteria for all players, including Ronaldo.

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Collins, B. (2026, September 18). Ronaldo named in Jesus' first Portugal squad. BBC News. https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cmeq8v8e3ql7o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

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Portugal GPE · 7× Ronaldo PERSON · 4× Al-Nassr ORG · 2× Manchester United ORG · 2× Nations League ORG · 2× Norway GPE · 2× Cristiano Ronaldo PERSON · 1× Jesus PERSON · 1× Jorge Jesus PERSON · 1× Spain GPE · 1×

Narrative

The former Manchester United Real Madrid forward, who announced that this summer's World Cup would be his last, was in tears after Portugal's World Cup exit.

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- Published Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in the first squad selected by new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus, ending speculation the 41-year-old could retire from international football. Ronaldo refused to confirm whether he would continue to play for his country after Portugal's World Cup round-of-16 defeat by eventual winners Spain in July. uncertain

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But the Al-Nassr forward is part of a 25-man group chosen for Portugal's four Nations League games between 24 September and 4 October. asserted

forward → choose → September

Jesus has replaced Roberto Martinez, who stepped down as Portugal coach after their World Cup exit. asserted

who → replace → exit

The 72-year-old was Ronaldo's club boss last season, when the pair helped Al-Nassr win the Saudi Pro League for the first time in seven years. asserted

Nassr → help → years

The former Manchester United Real Madrid forward, who announced that this summer's World Cup would be his last, was in tears after Portugal's World Cup exit. asserted

Cup → announce → exit

When asked if he would keep playing for his country, he said: "I will meet the family and take decisions with a calm head." asserted

I → ask → head

This sparked speculation he could follow his great rival Lionel Messi and retire from international football. uncertain

he → spark → football

Ronaldo will turn 42 before next summer's Nations League finals and will be 43 by Euro 2028. asserted

Ronaldo → turn → Euro

They then play in Denmark on 1 October and return home to host Norway on 4 October. asserted

They → play → October