Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Jorge Jesus' First List

According to Mundodeportivo.

Background

Cristiano Ronaldo, who currently plays for Al Nassr, has a close relationship with coach Jorge Jesus and other players such as Gabriel Jesus and Bruno Fernandes. It is hoped that Ronaldo's experience at international level will have a positive impact on the Portuguese national team in the upcoming Nations League competition.

Why this is important

Cristiano Ronaldo's return to the Portugal national team under coach Jorge Jesus shows that even though he is 41 years old, he is still considered a key player. With extraordinary experience and achievements, including five Ballon d'Ors, Ronaldo remains in the spotlight in the football Nations League, which is an important competition for the Portuguese national team.

Main Points

• Cristiano Ronaldo Leads Jorge Jesus' First List.
• Cristiano Ronaldo is back in the spotlight after leading the list of players called up by Portugal's new coach, Jorge Jesus, for the Nations League group stage.
• Cristiano Ronaldo encabeza la primera lista de Jorge Jesus.

Cristiano Ronaldo has again shown that he is still an important part of the Portugal national team. On Friday, Ronaldo headed the list of players called up by new coach Jorge Jesus for the Nations League group stage. In a press conference held at the Ciudad de Fútbol complex in Oeiras, Jorge Jesus, who replaced Roberto Martínez last July, admitted that Cristiano has a "different status" compared to other players. However, he emphasized that the most important thing is the player's performance on the field. "The past doesn't matter. Cris is a player like any other. If he performs well, he will play; if not, he won't play," explained Jesus.

Jorge Jesus added that even though Ronaldo has extraordinary achievements, including five Ballons d'Or, this does not influence the coach's decision in selecting players. "Does he have a different status? Yes. However, that does not influence my decision. There is no influence at all. But it is true that Cristiano is different from the others," he said.

At the age of 41, Ronaldo had doubts about continuing his career with the national team after the 2026 World Cup. However, Gabriel Jesus, who once played with him at Al Nassr, revealed that there was no need to discuss this with the former Real Madrid player. "He knows my views, and I know his views," Gabriel said.

The following is a list of players called up by Jorge Jesus:

Goalkeepers: Diogo Costa (Porto), Rui Silva (Sporting), Samuel Soares (Benfica)
Defenders: Gonçalo Inácio (Sporting), João Cancelo (Barcelona), Diogo Dalot (Manchester United), Nuno Tavares (Lazio), Nuno Mendes (PSG), Renato Veiga (Villarreal), Rúben Dias (Manchester City), Tomás Araújo (Benfica)
Midfielders: Bruno Fernandes (Manchester United), João Palhinha (Benfica), Joao Neves (PSG), Rúben Neves (Al Hilal), Vitinha (PSG), Bernardo Silva (Real Madrid)
Strikers: Fabio Silva (Borussia Dortmund), Francisco Trincão (Al Ahli), Francisco Conceiçao (Juventus), Gonçalo Ramos (Milan), Joao Félix (Al Nassr), Pedro Neto (Chelsea), Rafael Leao (Galatasaray), and Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr)

Cristiano is one of 13 players on the list of 25 who have worked with Jorge Jesus before. The new coach stated that he took advantage of that closeness to start building a new identity for the national team. Although this list is not much different from the one compiled by Roberto Martínez, Jorge Jesus promises to bring some changes but without surprising anyone.

Portugal will begin their Nations League title defense on September 24 against Wales at the Estadio José Alvalade in Lisbon. Next, they will compete against Erling Haaland's Norway on September 27 and continue their trip to Scandinavia to face Denmark on October 1. The Portuguese team will meet Norway again on October 4 at the Estadio do Dragão, Porto.

What happened next

With Ronaldo leading the line-up, Portugal is expected to put in a strong performance in the Nations League group phase. Jorge Jesus stressed the importance of performance on the pitch, so the decision to play Ronaldo will depend on his ability in the upcoming matches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened to Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portugal national team?

Cristiano Ronaldo leads the list of players called up by new coach Jorge Jesus for the Nations League group stage.

Who confirmed Cristiano Ronaldo's call-up?

Cristiano Ronaldo's call-up was confirmed by the new coach of the Portugal national team, Jorge Jesus.

Why did Jorge Jesus choose Cristiano Ronaldo now?

Jorge Jesus chose Cristiano Ronaldo because he has a 'different status' and remains an important part of the national team, although his performances on the pitch are a major factor.

What changes have occurred in the Portuguese national team?

Jorge Jesus replaced Roberto Martínez as Portugal national team coach and announced a new list of players for the Nations League group stage.

What does Gabriel Jesus think about Cristiano Ronaldo?

Gabriel Jesus stated that there was no need to discuss Ronaldo's continued career in the national team, because they understand each other's views.

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