Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal Future in Doubt After Walkout
- Cristiano Ronaldo abruptly left the Portuguese national team at 41, feeling betrayed by coach Jorge Jesus after a dispute over playing time.
- Tensions ignited after Ronaldo spent 30 minutes warming up during a game in Norway but did not play, then exploded in Copenhagen following Jesus's news conference.
- On Tuesday, Ronaldo met with federation president Pedro Proen and Jesus to resolve the conflict, but the coach's promised public apology proved insufficient to retain him.
- Ronaldo flew to Madrid and posted a farewell to Portugal on social media, bringing several tense days in the camp to a dramatic close.
- The forward departs after 23 years with the national team; under coach Roberto Mart, he scored 28 goals in 37 appearances and helped secure the 2025 Nations League title.
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UNL: 'What goes around comes around' - Ronaldo's sister, Elma warns Jesus over brother's treatment
Following Cristiano Ronaldo’s surprise departure from the Portugal national team, his sister, Elma Aveiro, has said that her brother was betrayed. The Portugal captain chose to withdraw from the team’s camp prior to the UEFA Nations League match against Denmark. Following the announcement, journalist Edu Aguirre disclosed that Cristiano Ronaldo’s decision to leave Portugal stemmed […] UNL: ‘What goes around comes around’ – Ronaldo’s sister, Elma…
Jorge Jesús has defended himself from criticism of his figure after the flight of Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal’s coach, in the run-up to this Thursday’s match against Denmark, has spoken for the first time since the legendary striker abandoned the Portuguese team’s concentration after the harsh words of his ... Continue reading “Jorge Jesus defends himself from criticism for the flight of Cristiano: “I know I didn’t do anything”
The Portuguese coach spoke in the previous match against Denmark
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has insisted he is in control of the national team, not Cristiano Ronaldo or any other player.
PORTUGAL coach Jorge Jesus has said the Cristiano Ronaldo issue is a "finished story" by Sunday.
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