José Mourinho refuses to judge Cristiano Ronaldo after international retirement
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Daily Post
José Mourinho refuses to judge Cristiano Ronaldo's decision to leave the Portugal national team, announced on 5 November, while recalling that the 41-year-old striker will continue his club career. The Real Madrid manager spoke the following day, according to Daily Post Nigeria.
Real Madrid manager José Mourinho refused to judge the decision by Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal captain, to end his international career. Asked on Friday 6 November about the announcement made the previous day by the 41-year-old Portuguese striker, Mourinho said he did not want to pass judgement on the choice, according to Daily Post.
José Mourinho nevertheless recalled that Cristiano Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon d'Or winner, would continue his club career. The striker had announced on 5 November that he would no longer play for the Portugal national team, according to Daily Post.
The reaction comes after the announcement of Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement from international football with Portugal on 5 November. On 6 November, Jorge Jesus also said he had asked Ronaldo to remain with the national team before his decision.
