Cristiano Ronaldo retires from international football without informing Jorge Jesus
According to Foot Mercato and Maxifoot, Cristiano Ronaldo announced his international retirement on Thursday, without informing coach Jorge Jesus, according to several media outlets, but did inform the president of the Portuguese federation.
Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his international retirement, reports Foot Mercato, after 23 years with the national team, on the eve of coach Jorge Jesus's squad announcement. The Portuguese reportedly informed Pedro Proença, president of the Portuguese Football Federation, of his decision, according to Metrópoles and A Bola, but did not notify Jorge Jesus, several media outlets indicate.
According to UOL Esporte, a Portuguese newspaper reveals that Ronaldo did not warn Jesus. Maxifoot notes that the 41-year-old has 234 caps and 146 goals. Bola na Rede adds that the federation was informed, but the coach received no message.
