Archive · 5 Oct 2026
Jesus Says Ronaldo Can Decide Portugal Future
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo can come back to the national team if he wants to.
Jesus says Ronaldo should decide for himself how he wants his time with Portugal to end.
Ronaldo had recently been left out of the starting lineup and was an unused substitute in a match against Norway.
Portugal beat Norway 2-1 on October 4.
That win secured Portugal a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals.
Jesus said he still wants Ronaldo close to the team, whether he plays or not.
Portugal’s next listed match is against Denmark on November 14.
Three days later, Portugal is scheduled to play Wales.
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus said Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the national team if he wants.
Jesus said Ronaldo would decide how and when to end his international career.
Portugal beat Norway 2-1 on October 4 and secured a place in the UEFA Nations League quarter-finals.
Ronaldo was an unused substitute against Norway on September 27 and was left out of Portugal’s starting XI against Denmark in the following match.
Portugal is scheduled to host Denmark on November 14, then visit Wales three days later.
- Who
- Portugal coach Jorge Jesus and Cristiano Ronaldo.
- What
- Jesus said Ronaldo can return to Portugal’s national team and will decide how he wants to end his international career.
- When
- Jesus made the comments after Portugal’s 2-1 win over Norway on October 4.
- Where
- After Portugal’s match against Norway; the article does not specify the venue.
- Why
- Jesus said Ronaldo should decide whether and how he returns to the national team.
- Portugal result
- Portugal beat Norway 2-1 on October 4.
- Tournament
- UEFA Nations League
- Quarter-finals
- The win over Norway secured Portugal a place in the quarter-finals.
- Ronaldo's appearances and goals
- The article says Ronaldo has 234 appearances and 146 goals for Portugal, both world records.
- Upcoming fixture
- Portugal is scheduled to host Denmark on November 14.
- Final group fixture
- Portugal is scheduled to visit Wales three days after the Denmark match.