Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has said he had no prior knowledge of Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to retire from international football.
Jesus said he “found out when we all did” about Ronaldo’s retirement, indicating that the Portugal manager was not informed in advance of the forward’s decision.
Ronaldo’s retirement from international football was the subject of the coach’s comments, although no further details about the timing or circumstances of the decision were provided.
Jesus’s remarks suggest the decision was communicated publicly rather than through an earlier discussion with the Portugal coaching staff. No additional reaction from Ronaldo was included in the available material.
