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Jorge Jesus and Ronaldo have a conversation, atmosphere improves in the national team

National coach Jorge Jesus comments on Cristiano Ronaldo and confirms that Gonçalo will play, dispelling conflict rumors.

1 October 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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Jorge Jesus, the national team coach, stated that he had a conversation with Cristiano Ronaldo, which has contributed to a calmer atmosphere within the team. Despite some uncertainties that have arisen in recent hours, Jesus made it clear that Ronaldo "is not the main topic" and confirmed that young Gonçalo Ramos will be the choice to play throughout the match.

Jesus asserted that, if everything goes normally, it is Gonçalo who will take the field, reaffirming his confidence in the player. The coach also indicated that Ronaldo has never refused to participate in the team’s decisions, refuting any notion of a conflict between the player and his management.

Furthermore, in statements to RTP, Jorge Jesus said that there is no issue with Cristiano Ronaldo, explaining that his absence on the field during the match against Norway was due to the demands of the game and not other matters.

Jesus added that "no great player would like" to not be an option during a match, emphasizing the importance of Ronaldo's role within the team, even when he is not in the starting lineup.

Pedro Proença, the president of the Portuguese League, also expressed his intention to travel to Copenhagen with the aim of speaking directly with Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus about the current situation, although no further details about this meeting have been revealed.

Jesus's comments and the new information about Ronaldo have generated considerable discussion among the press, but the coach continues to reinforce his stance on cohesion within the national team, focusing on the team's performance for the upcoming challenges.

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