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Jorge Jesus Names 25-Man Portugal Nations League Squad

By Drooid · Sep 18, 2026, 10:34 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Jesus Names Squad

Coach Jorge Jesus announced a 25-man Nations League squad, keeping captain Cristiano Ronaldo.
He was hired in July, replacing Roberto Martínez after Portugal’s 1-0 round-of-16 loss to Spain.
Ronaldo earned his 233rd cap, 146 goals, and said the 2026 World Cup will be his last.
Jesus said selection is performance-based: if a player performs, he plays.
Portugal begin the Nations League on Sept. 24 versus Wales in Lisbon.

Summary

Ronaldo Fuels Instagram

Ronaldo's Instagram audience reaches 678 million followers, the largest for any athlete worldwide.
He reportedly earns a six-figure fee for each sponsored Instagram post.
His five Ballon d’Or awards boost marketability and attract high-paying endorsements.
Ronaldo helped Al-Nassr win its first Saudi Pro League title in seven years.
His supercar collection ranks among the most valuable owned by any professional athlete.

History

Historical Context

In summer 2009 Cristiano Ronaldo moved from Manchester United to Real Madrid for a world-record €94 million fee, a deal that accelerated football’s transfer inflation. His soaring marketability led to Nike’s CR7 branding, making him a global commercial force. That commercial foundation underpins his current role as Portugal’s Nations League captain under Jorge Jesus and his ability to command six-figure Instagram sponsorship fees.

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Jesus Names Squad

Coach Jorge Jesus announced a 25-man Nations League squad, keeping captain Cristiano Ronaldo.
He was hired in July, replacing Roberto Martínez after Portugal’s 1-0 round-of-16 loss to Spain.
Ronaldo earned his 233rd cap, 146 goals, and said the 2026 World Cup will be his last.
Jesus said selection is performance-based: if a player performs, he plays.
Portugal begin the Nations League on Sept. 24 versus Wales in Lisbon.

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