Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, continues with Portugal, named in Nations League squad
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Key Points:
- Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has been named in Portugal's squad by new coach Jorge Jesus for upcoming Nations League matches, despite stating the 2022 World Cup was his last.
- Jorge Jesus, recently appointed after Portugal's World Cup exit, previously coached Ronaldo at Al-Nassr in Saudi Arabia, where they won the league last season.
- Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner and men's international top scorer with 146 goals, led Portugal to victory in the 2016 European Championship.
- Portugal's Nations League campaign starts on September 24 against Wales, followed by matches against Norway and Denmark in early October.
