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Portuguese footballer (born 1985)
Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains the Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr and the Portugal national team. Nicknamed CR7, he is widely regarded as one of the greatest players in history, having won numerous individual accolades throughout his career including five Ballon d'Or awards, a record three UEFA Men's Player of the Year Awards, and four European Golden Shoes. He was named the world's best player five times by FIFA.
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Portuguese football manager (born 1954)
Jorge Fernando Pinheiro de Jesus is a Portuguese professional football manager and former player who is the head coach of the Portugal national team.
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Ronaldo started against Wales and remained heavily involved throughout a tense Nations League contest, but Jesus eventually decided that another option was needed for the closing stages.
The result was exactly what Portugal needed. The performance, however, left plenty to discuss.
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has explained his thinking with respect to Cristiano Ronaldo starting in their next match against Denmark after his no-show against Norway.