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Bernardo Silva reportedly named Portugal captain after Ronaldo’s departure

Bernardo Silva reportedly named Portugal captain after Ronaldo’s departure

A report says Jorge Jesus confirmed Bernardo Silva as Portugal captain, with Rúben Dias, João Cancelo, Rúben Neves and Bruno Fernandes also in the leadership group. This strengthens earlier reporting about a proposed hierarchy; official confirmation and details remain worth monitoring.

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Updated Nov 8, 2026