Ronaldo storms out of Portugal camp amid rift with new head coach
Portugal national team captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has pulled out of Portugal training camp following ongoing rift with new coach, Juan Jesus. Ronaldo was an unused substitute in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Norway in their UEFA Nations League match on Sunday despite over 20 minutes of warm up. The 41-year-old did not celebrate with the team […]
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly left the national team training camp due to a disagreement with the new head coach, Juan Jesus. Ronaldo, aged 41, didn't take part in Portugal's 2-1 victory over Norway in the UEFA Nations League, although he was a substitute. He did not join his team on the pitch and left early for the dressing room.
Coach Jesus, who took charge after a disappointing 2026 FIFA World Cup, denied any rift with Ronaldo, who is close to achieving a record 1000 career goals. Jesus had allegedly informed Ronaldo that he wouldn't start and could be brought on later in the match. Despite attempts by the Portuguese Football Federation president to mediate, Ronaldo chose to depart from his teammates, promising to disclose the underlying issues later.
Ronaldo, a legend with Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Juventus, has claimed three major titles with the Portugal team, including the Euro 2016 and UEFA Nations League victories in 2019 and 2025.
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