Ronaldo Reportedly Retires from Portugal Without Telling Coach Jorge Jesus

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his retirement from international football, ending a Portugal career with 234 appearances and 146 goals. Both figures are men's international records, and he captained Portugal to the 2016 European Championship and two UEFA Nations League titles. Reports say Ronaldo informed Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença before making the announcement, but did not speak to head coach Jorge Jesus. Jesus had reportedly planned to include him in the squad he was due to name the following day. The reported lack of contact adds to tensions between the pair after a public disagreement and Ronaldo's suspension during the previous international break. Ronaldo had previously suggested he might return to the national team.

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