Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in the team’s squad by new head coach Jorge Jesus for the upcoming Nations League fixtures. Portugal legend Cristiano Ronaldo joined the national side camp ahead of the UEFA Nations League.Taking to Instagram, Cristiano posted pictures of himself having reached the national camp ahead of the tournament starting from September 24. Portugal will start their Nations League campaign against Wales at home on September 24. They will then face Norway away on September 27, travel to Denmark for their next fixture on October 1, before hosting Norway on October 4.
Jesus previously managed Ronaldo at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, where the team won the league title together last season. Earlier, the 41-year-old forward had said that the FIFA World Cup this summer would be his final appearance at the tournament, but he has not confirmed when he intends to retire from international football. Ronaldo will be 43 when the 2028 European Championship takes place, according to ESPN. Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d’Or winner, is the leading goal scorer in men’s international football with 146 goals. His biggest achievement with Portugal came in 2016 when he helped the team win their first European Championship title. The squad announcement marked Jesus’ first selection since taking charge of Portugal after replacing Roberto Martinez, following the team’s 1-0 defeat to Spain in the World Cup round of 16.
