Portugal national team manager Jorge Jesus revealed he considered calling up Cristiano Ronaldo before the star forward's retirement, according to a report by Jon Arnold for USA TODAY Sports published on November 6, 2026. The potential call-up would have marked a return to international duty for the all-time leading men's international goalscorer, who has been a central figure for Portugal for nearly two decades.
Portugal Manager Jorge Jesus Considered Cristiano Ronaldo Call-Up Before Retirement
