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Ronaldo named in Jesus' first Portugal squad
Cristiano Ronaldo has been included in the first squad chosen by new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus, replacing Roberto Martinez. The 41-year-old will play in four Nations League games between September 24 and October 4. He remains undecided on his future with the national team.
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Ronaldo refused to confirm whether he would continue to play for his country after Portugal's World Cup round-of-16 defeat by eventual winners Spain in July. Jesus has replaced Roberto Martinez, who stepped down as Portugal coach after their World Cup exit. The former Manchester United Real Madrid forward, who announced that this summer's World Cup would be his last, was in tears after Portugal's World Cup exit.
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