Cristiano Ronaldo retires from Portugal as Jorge Jesus says he wanted him to stay
Portugal is preparing to honour its record scorer after his international retirement, while coach Jorge Jesus says he wanted Ronaldo to stay and learned of the decision publicly.
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Ronaldo announces retirement from international football with Portugal
Sky News ↗Portuguese federation hails Ronaldo as best player ever
Soccer News Football ↗Players and teams pay tribute to Ronaldo
Times now ↗Portugal prepares to name squad after Ronaldo farewell
ABC ↗Portugal plans a major tribute to Ronaldo
Vg ↗Jesus says he asked Ronaldo to stay
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