Jorge Jesus names first Portugal squad since Ronaldo's international retirement

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has named his first squad since Cristiano Ronaldo announced his international retirement, for Nations League matches against Denmark and Wales.

• Cristiano Ronaldo announced his retirement from international football on Thursday, ending a 23-year career with Portugal.
• Jorge Jesus said he had planned to call Ronaldo up for the November camp and that he respects the player's decision.
• Jesus named Bernardo Silva, Ruben Dias, Joao Cancelo, Ruben Neves and Bruno Fernandes as Portugal's five captains, selected by international appearances.
• Jesus's squad includes seven new players, among them Alberto Costa and Gustavo Varela, both uncapped at senior level.
• Jorge Jesus said he was not informed of Cristiano Ronaldo's retirement decision beforehand and does not know the reasons behind it.
• Jesus said he does not feel guilty about the timing and acknowledged his name will be linked to Ronaldo's departure.
• Ronaldo's retirement followed weeks of tension that began when he left Portugal's camp in Copenhagen in October without permission.
• Portugal FA president Pedro Proenca pledged that the federation will honour Cristiano Ronaldo, though it remains unclear whether he would accept a farewell appearance.
• The other new call-ups are Antonio Silva, Matheus Fernandes, Carlos Forbes, Geovany Quenda and Rodrigo Mora, alongside Alberto Costa and Gustavo Varela.
• Portugal face Denmark on November 14 in Braga and Wales on November 17 in their final Nations League group-stage matches.