Jorge Jesus spoke about Cristiano Ronaldo. (X)
\n\nPortugal head coach Jorge Jesus spoke about Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to retire from international football, claiming that he felt no guilt over it. Ronaldo announced his retirement from Portugal on Thursday. The announcement came less than a month after he was suspended for 30 days and fined by the Portuguese Football Federation after walking out on the national team.
\n\nRonaldo had left the Portugal camp after a Nations League fixture vs Denmark on October 1. He fell out with head coach Jorge Jesus.
\n\nSpeaking to reporters on Friday, Jesus said, "No, maybe I rushed things, but not because of me."
\n\n"It was in his head, more call-ups, fewer call-ups.
\n\n"We also talked about it a few times. And if it was going to happen. But no, I don't feel guilty about anything regarding his departure. I respect his decision."
\n\nRonaldo played his last match for Portugal on September 24, and it was a 1-0 win over Wales in Lisbon. He was an unused substitute for the first time in 18 years, in the 2-1 win over Norway on October 4.
\n\nJesus also claimed that he was ready to recall Ronaldo.
\n\n"I thought he…
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