"I have to accept Cristiano Ronaldo's decision," says Jorge Jesus

Jorge Jesus acknowledged Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to retire from the national team, emphasizing his significance in Portuguese football history. Ronaldo, 41, announced his retirement via social media, coinciding with the announcement of squad selections for upcoming matches. He previously left the national team's training camp, citing broken promises from Jesus, which resulted in a 30-day suspension and a fine. Jesus praised Ronaldo as a global reference and a symbol for young players, highlighting his record of 234 caps and 146 goals for Portugal, along with major achievements like winning Euro 2016 and two Nations League titles.