Portugal’s manager breaks silence on Cristiano Ronaldo’s retirement amid their recent fallout

Just hours after Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international soccer , he received plenty of tributes from celebrities, athletes, and fans across the world . Retired at 41, Ronaldo is known for representing his team in six FIFA World Cups and leading them to the 2016 UEFA European Championship. With 234 games and 146 goals for Portugal, Ronaldo announced his farewell from international soccer on social media. Shortly after, in an interview with Canal 11, Portugal’s manager Jorge Jesus broke his silence and shared that he tried to convince Ronaldo to continue representing his country.