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Jorge Jesus plays it cool after Cristiano Ronaldo's bombshell statement

Questioned about Cristiano Ronaldo's public declaration on his departure from the Portuguese national team, manager Jorge Jesus responded soberly on Wednesday, refusing to fuel the controversy.

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Jorge Jesus plays it cool after Cristiano Ronaldo's bombshell statement
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Jorge Jesus chose restraint in the face of Cristiano Ronaldo’s statement. Questioned on Wednesday by Portuguese media, the manager responded in a few words to the text published the day before by « CR7 », in which the 41-year-old striker revealed the behind-the-scenes details of his removal during a gathering.

« I read the statement. And now, I’m going to do what I do every day: I’m going to work at the Federation, think about the team and the Portuguese national team. I have nothing else to add », declared the former Al-Nassr manager, seemingly reluctant to escalate the situation.

This minimalist response offers Jorge Jesus a relative reprieve. The real test will come with the announcement of his next squad list, expected for the November international window. The Seleção will face Denmark and Wales, and the question of whether — or not — to recall Cristiano Ronaldo will inevitably dominate the debate.

The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has not officially announced his international retirement, leaving doubt about the future of his career with the national team. His statement, published during a gathering, had sent shockwaves by revealing the conditions of his departure, forcing the manager to break his silence.

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