Jorge Jesus, the head coach of the Portugal national team, in response to Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from the national games, emphasized that he is not aware of the 41-year-old star's decision and is going to invite him to the European Nations League. According to the Goal website, on Friday, November 6, at the press conference announcing the Portugal squad, Jesus faced many questions about Ronaldo's breakup and his recent differences with him. Jesus said: "There is no doubt that I thought he would return and I intended to invite him and talk to him. But I have to respect his decision. "He recognized that it was time to leave the national team." Portugal's head coach said of Ronaldo's parting time: "I found out at the same time as all of you. Yesterday I learned of his decision after the video and his statement were published. "I had no knowledge until that moment. On Thursday, Ronaldo said goodbye to the national team after 23 years in the Portuguese national team. This decision was announced following his disagreement with Jesus and the parties related to leaving the team's camp in Copenhagen. Asked if recent differences played a role in Ronaldo's decision, Jesus said: "Maybe things happened faster than expected, but it wasn't because of me. "I don't feel guilty about his breakup." He also denied any personal grudge against Ronaldo and added: "All the decisions I made were for the benefit of the team. As a head coach, I always defended what was best for the team."

Jorge Jesus, the head coach of the Portugal national team, in response to Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from the national games, emphasized that he is not aware of the 41-year-old star's decision and is going to invite him to the European Nations League. According to the Goal website, on Friday, November 6, at the press conference announcing the Portugal squad, Jesus faced many questions about Ronaldo's breakup and his recent differences with him. Jesus said: "There is no doubt that I thought he would return and I intended to invite him and talk to him. But I have to respect his decision. "He recognized that it was time to leave the national team." Portugal's head coach said of Ronaldo's parting time: "I found out at the same time as all of you. Yesterday I learned of his decision after the video and his statement were published. "I had no knowledge until that moment. On Thursday, Ronaldo said goodbye to the national team after 23 years in the Portuguese national team. This decision was announced following his disagreement with Jesus and the parties related to leaving the team's camp in Copenhagen. Asked if recent differences played a role in Ronaldo's decision, Jesus said: "Maybe things happened faster than expected, but it wasn't because of me. "I don't feel guilty about his breakup." He also denied any personal grudge against Ronaldo and added: "All the decisions I made were for the benefit of the team. As a head coach, I always defended what was best for the team."