Jesus Names Portugal Squad and Addresses Life After Ronaldo’s Captaincy

WHO:

Sportskeeda - Jorge Jesus is Portugal’s head coach.

Sportskeeda - Bernardo Silva was confirmed as Portugal’s new captain.

Sportskeeda - Cristiano Ronaldo ended his international career.

Daily Mail Sports - Jesus said he did not know Ronaldo was retiring and did not “feel guilty.”

Reddit Sports - The headline says Portugal would honour Ronaldo as Jesus named his first squad after the captain’s retirement.

WHAT:

Sportskeeda - Jesus confirmed Silva as captain and named four players next in line for the role.

Sportskeeda - Jesus said he did not feel responsible for Ronaldo’s retirement, while accepting that his decisions may have brought the farewell forward.

Daily Mail Sports - Jesus said Ronaldo had not told him he was retiring from international duty. The headline quotes Jesus: “I found out the same time as you.”

Reddit Sports - Portugal pledged to honour Ronaldo.

WHEN:

Sportskeeda - Jesus confirmed Silva as captain a day after Ronaldo ended his international career.

Reddit Sports - Jesus named his first squad after Ronaldo’s captaincy retirement.

WHY:

Sportskeeda - Jesus said his decisions may have brought Ronaldo’s international farewell forward.

HOW:

Daily Mail Sports - Jesus said he learned of Ronaldo’s retirement at the same time as the public.

Portugal named Bernardo Silva captain after Cristiano Ronaldo ended his international career. Coach Jorge Jesus said Ronaldo hadn’t told him about retiring, and he learned publicly. Jesus accepted his decisions may have hastened Ronaldo’s farewell; Portugal pledged to honour him.