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Portugal's Jorge Jesus: I asked Ronaldo to stay
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Jesus said he tried to convince Ronaldo to continue playing for Portugal but respects his decision to retire from international football.
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has revealed he asked Cristiano Ronaldo to reconsider his retirement from international duty. Jesus expressed disappointment at losing his captain but acknowledged he must accept Ronaldo's decision to step away from the national team.
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UK timesStrong5 reports from 4 outlets. First reported by Fabrizio Romano, Thu 14:24.
- ESPN
- Fabrizio Romano
- Mundo Deportivo
- Mirror
- Portugal's Jorge Jesus: I asked Ronaldo to stayESPNThis article
- Mourinho takes subtle dig at Ronaldo over Portugal departureMundo Deportivo
- Jorge Jesus issues statement as Cristiano Ronaldo ends Portugal career following bitter spatMirror
- Jorge Jesus reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement from international footballFabrizio Romano
- Jorge Jesus reacts to Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement from international footballFabrizio Romano
