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Ronaldo named in new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus' first squad

Cristiano Ronaldo has been selected for Portugal's upcoming Nations League games, ending speculation about his international retirement. The 41-year-old forward is part of a 25-man squad.

  • Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, is in Jorge Jesus' first Portugal squad.
  • The squad will play four Nations League games between 24 September and 4 October.
  • Jesus previously coached Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, winning the Saudi Pro League.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in the first squad selected by new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus, putting an end to speculation that the 41-year-old might retire from international football. Ronaldo had not confirmed his future with the national team after Portugal's World Cup round-of-16 defeat in July.

The Al-Nassr forward is part of a 25-man group chosen for Portugal's four Nations League games, scheduled between 24 September and 4 October. Jesus took over from Roberto Martinez, who stepped down after Portugal's World Cup exit.

Jesus, 72, was Ronaldo's club boss last season at Al-Nassr, where they helped the team secure the Saudi Pro League title for the first time in seven years. Portugal will play Wales at home on 24 September, followed by an away game against Norway three days later. They will then face Denmark on 1 October and host Norway on 4 October.

Why this matters: This decision ends uncertainty regarding Cristiano Ronaldo's international career following Portugal's World Cup exit.

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