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Cristiano Ronaldo Returns as Jorge Jesus Names Portugal Squad
Cristiano Ronaldo has returned to Portugal’s football team.
The team is preparing for the UEFA Nations League.
New coach Jorge Jesus chose 25 players for the squad.
Portugal will first play Wales at home on September 24.
The team will then play Norway and Denmark before meeting Norway again.
Ronaldo has said the upcoming World Cup will be his last World Cup.
However, he has not said when he will stop playing for Portugal.
Ronaldo has scored 146 international goals and helped Portugal win the 2016 European Championship.
Cristiano Ronaldo joined Portugal’s national camp ahead of the UEFA Nations League.
New head coach Jorge Jesus selected Ronaldo in a 25-player squad.
Portugal will host Wales on September 24 before facing Norway, Denmark and Norway again.
Ronaldo has not announced when he will retire from international football.
Ronaldo is men’s international football’s leading scorer with 146 goals and helped Portugal win Euro 2016.
- Who
- Cristiano Ronaldo, coach Jorge Jesus and Portugal’s 25-player squad.
- What
- Portugal announced its squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League campaign, including Ronaldo.
- Where
- Portugal will host Wales and Norway, and will travel to Norway and Denmark.
- When
- The campaign begins on September 24; listed fixtures continue through October 4.
- Why
- The squad was selected for Portugal’s Nations League fixtures under new coach Jorge Jesus.
Key facts
- Squad size
- 25 players
- New head coach
- Jorge Jesus
- First fixture
- Portugal vs. Wales on September 24
- Other fixtures
- Norway away on September 27, Denmark away on October 1, and Norway at home on October 4
- Ronaldo’s international goals
- 146, the leading total in men’s international football
- Major Portugal achievement
- Ronaldo helped Portugal win the 2016 European Championship
- Previous manager
- Roberto Martinez
Sources
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