Portugal manager Jorge Jesus has revealed he considered calling up Cristiano Ronaldo before the forward's retirement from international football, according to a report published Friday.
The disclosure suggests the veteran striker remained in the national team's plans during the latter stages of his career. Ronaldo, who holds the record for most international goals, ended his Portugal career after the 2026 World Cup cycle.
Jesus did not specify when the potential call-up would have occurred or why it did not materialize. The Portuguese Football Federation has not commented on the matter.
