Ronaldo Must Earn Portugal Place on Merit, Says Jorge Jesus

Portugal manager Jorge Jesus says Cristiano Ronaldo will be selected on current form, not on his record-breaking past achievements. Jesus included the 41-year-old forward in his first 25-man squad after taking over from Roberto Martínez. He said Ronaldo will be judged by the same standard as every other player, despite his five Ballon d’Or awards and status in the game. Ronaldo faced criticism after Portugal’s World Cup exit, although he scored twice against Uzbekistan and became the first male player to score in six World Cup tournaments. Portugal begin their Nations League title defence against Wales on September 24 before facing Norway three days later.

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