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Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp Amid Reports of Rift with Coach Jesus
Jorge Jesus said Goncalo Ramos will start, while Ronaldo said he left after talks with the federation president and will explain his departure later.
- On Wednesday, September 30, 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal's training camp in Copenhagen after head coach Jorge Jesus announced the 41-year-old would not start Thursday's UEFA Nations League match against Denmark.
- Portugal's 2-1 victory over Norway on September 27 left Ronaldo as an unused substitute; he walked directly to the tunnel at the final whistle, sparking tension with his new manager before the Denmark match.
- Jorge Jesus insisted there was "no incident whatsoever," describing the benching as tactical; the coach, who previously managed Ronaldo at Al-Nassr, maintained that "rules are the same for everyone."
- Portuguese Football Federation President Pedro Proenca traveled to Copenhagen to meet with both men; Ronaldo posted on Instagram, "In due course, I will tell all Portuguese people the truth about the reasons that led to my departure."
- Denmark awaits Portugal on Thursday without the captain, leaving his international future in doubt; at 41, Ronaldo previously suggested this season would "probably my last year in football.
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