Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement: Jorge Jesus reveals his feelings after the announcement

Author: Cédric AmoussouPublished on: November 6, 2026Country: Portugal

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Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement: Jorge Jesus reveals his feelings after the announcement

Cristiano Ronaldo announced on November 5, 2026, that he was ending his international career after 23 years with Portugal. Head coach Jorge Jesus told Canal 11 that he had tried to persuade Ronaldo to stay, but respected his decision and praised his status as an icon and his influence on young people. Their relationship had been strained in recent weeks; Ronaldo leaves the national team with 234 appearances and 146 goals, having won Euro 2016 and two Nations League titles.

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