India, Sept. 18 -- Cristiano Ronaldo's international career will extend beyond his final World Cup after the 41-year-old was named in new Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus' first squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures. Ronaldo's inclusion was the most significant confirmation from Jesus' maiden selection on Friday, with the Portugal captain having stopped short of announcing his international retirement following the 2026 World Cup. Ronaldo has said the tournament would be his last World Cup, but his place in the 25-man squad makes it clear that his journey with the national side is not yet over.

Jesus, who previously managed Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, was asked directly about the veteran forward and how he would fit into the system...