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Bernardo Silva becomes Portugal captain

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Bernardo Silva has been appointed captain of the Portugal national team after Cristiano Ronaldo’s international retirement, coach Jorge Jesus announced on Friday. The 32-year-old midfielder becomes the most capped Portuguese player after Ronaldo, in line with the criterion used to choose the captain.

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus appointed 32-year-old attacking midfielder Bernardo Silva as captain of the national team on Friday following the international departure of Cristiano Ronaldo. The armband goes to the player with the most caps after Ronaldo, in line with the criterion used by the Seleção, Jorge Jesus explained at a press conference.

Bernardo Silva won the 2019 and 2025 editions of the Nations League with Portugal. He must now accompany the national team’s transition following Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure, whose international retirement was announced on 5 November.

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