I asked him to stay on with me: Portugal manager on Ronaldo's retirement

Portugal manager Jorge Jesus, reacting to Cristiano Ronaldo's international retirement, said, "I asked him to stay on with me because I needed him by my side." "But I have to accept his decision," Jesus, who had fallout with Ronaldo during the previous international window, added. Ronaldo announced retirement one day before Jesus named squad for upcoming UEFA Nations League matches.