Cristiano Ronaldo sends Jorge Jesus a message over Portugal job

Cristiano Ronaldo spoke to the press this Wednesday, the 23rd. The 41-year-old player is with the Portugal national team to begin the 2030 World Cup. The first match will be next Thursday against Wales in the Nations League.

The player spoke about working with Jorge Jesus and said he wants to feel useful on and off the pitch. In his view, he can still contribute to the national team.

“If he doesn’t count on me, I can leave today. There’s absolutely no problem. The president too, when they no longer want to count on me. When I feel that I’m doing nothing, that I’m not giving anything on the pitch, that I’m not scoring goals or that I’m creating a bad atmosphere or that they don’t want me here, I’ll be the first to pack my bags and leave,” said Cristiano Ronaldo.

In a poll in the Portuguese press, Cristiano Ronaldo was left out of the current squad in the fans’ vote. The player said the country can count on him, regardless of his position on the pitch or as a supporter.

“If they count on me, I count on them, the Portuguese count on me... So, I know it’s not just about the national team. There are no longer any common interests between me and them either. Whatever I can do and what I believe I still give... actually, not believe, I still do, you just have to look at the numbers. If you know how to count, you’ll see that I’m still doing well and the difference I make. The day they no longer count on me, there’s absolutely no problem, I’ll help the national team in whatever they need from me, I’ll always be this federation’s number 1 supporter,” said CR7.

What is Cristiano Ronaldo’s main goal with the national team?

“Win the Nations League or reach 1,000 goals? Both. It’s a new era. I’d also like to congratulate coach Martínez on the excellent work he has done, being of another nationality, which is very difficult, because of the constant attacks he faced. It’s a new era with coach Jorge Jesus. I’m sure he’ll do an excellent job. He (Jesus) was a perfect choice. Different tactics, different language. I hope things go as well as possible. We’re all confident.”

Portugal’s first match will be against Wales. Then Cristiano Ronaldo’s team will face Norway on Sunday at 3:45 p.m. (Brasília time) in the second round. The FIFA international window will also include a match against Denmark on October 1 and again against the Norwegians on the 4th. All matches will take place at the same time.

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