Lisbon, July 13 -- Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus reaffirmed his faith in football icon Cristiano Ronaldo, saying the veteran forward will continue to be selected for the national team as long as he remains active and fit, with his inclusion always based on what is best for the team.

The 71-year-old manager, who has signed a four-year contract to guide Portugal through the 2030 World Cup, believes Cristiano Ronaldo still has a significant role to play on the international stage despite his advancing years.

"As long as he's playing and is in a condition to be selected, I will pick him, within certain limits and under the conditions that I consider best for the national team," Jorge Jesus said as per Goal.com.

Jesus praised Ronaldo's pr...