Proença says Ronaldo remains welcome in Portugal squad

Portugal Football Federation president Pedro Proença says Cristiano Ronaldo remains welcome in the national team and described the disagreement between the forward and coach Jorge Jesus as a misunderstanding to be resolved internally. Whether Ronaldo will return for Portugal’s November matches remains uncertain: Jesus said a call-up would depend on Ronaldo’s wishes and whether he is playing for Al-Nassr. Proença said Ronaldo would remain part of the squad whenever the coach wanted him, citing his contribution to Portuguese football and his role as captain in the first of four recent matches. He said the end of that four-match run offered time for the parties to talk and address the disagreement away from the demands of a match schedule. The federation president expressed hope that Ronaldo would be with the squad again in November. His remarks did not confirm a return or establish that the disagreement had been settled. The decision on selection rests with Jesus, while the coach said Ronaldo would have to want to come back.