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Ronaldo Focussing on 'Present' Ahead of Wales Test
Jorge Jesus said the 41-year-old will lead Portugal’s attack as the team opens its Nations League title defense and ends weeks of retirement speculation.
- On Thursday, Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus confirmed that captain Cristiano Ronaldo will start against Wales in Lisbon, marking the beginning of Portugal's defense of their UEFA Nations League title.
- Jorge Jesus, who took charge in July, previously worked with Ronaldo at Al-Nassr and has described the forward as 'a symbol of Portugal,' replacing Roberto Mart after a four-year contract.
- The forward holds an international record of 146 goals in 233 appearances and confirmed his ambition to reach 1,000 career goals, stating, 'Scoring a thousandth goal with the national team would crown a beautiful story.'
- Diogo Costa is expected to start in goal at Alvalade as Portugal aims to rebound from their 0-1 defeat to Spain in the 2026 FIFA World Cup Round of 16.
- Following the Wales match, Portugal will travel to Oslo to face Norway. Although the 41-year-old previously announced this season would 'probably' be his last, he remains focused on 'the present' rather than retirement.
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