Ronaldo named in first Portugal squad since World Cup – at age of 41

ByBen Collins BBC Sport journalist.

Key points

• Manchester United pair Diogo Dalot and Bruno Fernandes are additionally in the squad, along with Ruben Dias (Manchester City) and Pedro Neto (Chelsea).
• But the Al-Nassr forward is part of a 25-man group chosen for Portugal's four Nations League games between 24 September and 4 October.
• Ronaldo will turn 42 before next summer's Nations League finals and will be 43 by Euro 2028.
• Portugal are at home to Wales on 24 September (19: 45 BST) and away to Norway three days afterwards.
• Ronaldo refused to confirm whether he would continue to play for his country after Portugal's World Cup round-of-16 defeat by eventual winners Spain in July.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been named in the first squad selected by new Portugal coach Jorge Jesus, ending speculation the 41-year-old could retire from international football.

Jesus has replaced Roberto Martinez. This person stepped down as Portugal coach after their World Cup exit.

When the pair supported Al-Nassr win the Saudi Pro League for the first time in seven years, the 72-year-old was Ronaldo's club boss last season.

In practice, the former Manchester United Real Madrid forward. This person confirmed that this summer's World Cup would be his last, was in tears after Portugal's World Cup exit.

When asked if he would keep playing for his country, he remarked: "I will meet the family and take decisions with a calm head."

This sparked speculation he could follow his great rival Lionel Messi and retire from international football.

For context, the oldest player in the history of the Euros is Ronaldo's former Portugal team-mate Pepe. This person was 41 and 130 days for his last game at Euro 2024.

Portugal are at home to Wales on 24 September (19: 45 BST) and away to Norway three days afterwards. They then play in Denmark on 1 October and return home to host Norway on 4 October.

In short, ronaldo named in first Portugal squad since World Cup is the central thread here, and readers can expect follow-up reporting as the picture becomes clearer.