Ronaldo's Portugal return possible? Coach Jesus clears the air
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has stated that Cristiano Ronaldo is welcome to return to the national team if he chooses, following his recent departure from the squad. Both the coach and the football federation emphasize that the decision rests with the player.
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It addresses the future of one of the world's most prominent athletes in international football, impacting team dynamics and national sports morale.
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has kept the door open for Cristiano Ronaldo to return to the national team after the 41-year-old captain left the squad last week. Ronaldo departed after being left on the bench against Norway and told he would not start against Denmark, later saying he would explain his decision "in due course"."If he wants to, he'll return to the national team. We can talk before the next call-up, but Cris is the one who's going to decide," Jesus said, as quoted by news agency Reuters, after Portugal beat Norway 2-1."He's the one who should decide how he wants to end his time with the national team. In my first call-up, I said, 'I need you, I need you to be close to me, playing or not playing, I need you'.
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