Jorge Jesus Thought Cristiano Ronaldo 'Would Return' To Portugal, Not Retire

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus says that he had not expected Cristiano Ronaldo to retire from international soccer despite their recent public falling out. "I thought he would return. I certainly intended to call him up," Jesus said when he presented his Nations League squad on Friday, a day after Ronaldo announced that he was ending his long and illustrious career for his country. "He felt that this was the right moment to leave, and that must be respected.