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Jorge Jesus explains why Cristiano Ronaldo did not start against Norway

Jorge Jesus explained Cristiano Ronaldo's absence in the match against Norway, according to several Portuguese media outlets.

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Portugal manager Jorge Jesus explained why Cristiano Ronaldo did not start the match against Norway. According to UOL Esporte, he stated: “The game did not call for it.” Maisfutebol reports similar remarks, with Jesus stating that “the match required different ideas.” Bola na Rede notes that Vitinha was also absent from the starting eleven and that the coach justified these choices by saying: “I need bold players.” A Bola also mentions Ronaldo's absence from the starting lineup.

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  1. UOL EsporteJorge Jesus explica por que CR7 não entrou em campo: 'O jogo não pedia' (new window)uol.com.br
  2. MaisfutebolJorge Jesus explica ausência de Ronaldo: «O jogo estava a pedir outras ideias» (new window)maisfutebol.iol.pt
  3. Bola na RedeJorge Jesus explica ausências de Cristiano Ronaldo e Vitinha e garante: «Preciso de jogadores atrevidos» (new window)bolanarede.pt
  4. A BolaJorge Jesus explica ausência de Ronaldo do onze (new window)abola.pt