The 41-year-old made the statement in an Instagram videoexternal on Thursday, the day before Jesus was because of reveal his team for this month’s Nations League components.
Speaking at Friday’s press conference, Jesus stated that Ronaldo did not offer him prior notification of his choice and he was set to pick the in-form Al-Nassr forward.
“I found out when we all did,” Jesus stated. “Until then, I knew nothing about it.
“He was playing, he was scoring objectives; he was among the gamers on my team list.”
Ronaldo was available again after serving a 30-day suspension from international duty – a period that did not include any national team games.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner had left the Portugal camp in September after being told he would not start the Nations League match against Denmark four days later.
Ronaldo later said that Jesus had “broken his word” but accepted he deserved to be punished for his premature departure and claimed that, at that time, he would not be retiring from international football.
Jesus became visibly annoyed on Friday as journalists pressed him about that dispute.
“All my choices were made with the group in mind,” he said.
“As a supervisor, I have actually constantly safeguarded what was finest for the group. I am at peace with my choice.”
Ronaldo had been an unused substitute against Norway on 27 September so his final international appearance was three days earlier, in a 1-0 win over Wales in Lisbon.
That took his international record to 146 goals from 234 games for Portugal – both men’s world records – since making his debut in 2003. He also helped his country win Euro 2016.
While Jesus said he had not contacted Ronaldo since his announcement, the president of the Portuguese Football Federation (PFF) pledged to honour the former Real Madrid and Manchester United forward.
“No homage will ever suffice to thank him for whatever he has actually provided for Portuguese football, for Portugal,” said Pedro Proenca.
“The very best method to honour and commemorate him is to honour his limitless aspiration, to constantly play to win, to never ever hesitate of being the very best worldwide.
“Thank you for everything, captain. This is and always will be your home.”
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