J. Jesus: "How can I miss C. Ronaldo?”

2026-11-15 14:13 © IMAGO/HMB-Media

Portugal national team coach Jorge Jesus was questioned about former team captain Cristiano Ronaldo after the painful 4–1 defeat to Denmark.

Journalists asked whether the coach was surprised that, after Denmark’s fourth goal, some fans left the stadium chanting Ronaldo’s name, and whether he himself missed the legendary striker.

"These things are unrelated. It is completely normal for people to miss him and not forget what Cristiano did for the Portugal national team over 23 years.

When a team loses 4–1, it is natural for some fans to leave the stadium. No one is satisfied with such a result. We did not expect to lose here, especially by such a margin.

Do I miss him? How can I miss someone who is no longer part of the national team? Perhaps I miss his company. He no longer plays, he is not here, and he has already made a decision about his future,” said Jorge Jesus.