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Jorge Jesus Deflects Questions on Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal Future

Jorge Jesus Deflects Questions on Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal Future
World Sports · 07:57:47 - Monday, 9 November 2026

Al Hilal manager Jorge Jesus declined to speculate on Cristiano Ronaldo's international future when asked about the forward's potential retirement from the Portugal national team. "I don't know. You should ask him," Jesus told reporters on Friday.

The Portuguese coach, who previously managed Sporting CP, Benfica, and Flamengo, was speaking ahead of his club's Saudi Pro League fixture. Ronaldo, 41, has not officially announced his retirement from international duty since Portugal's quarter-final exit at Euro 2024.

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