Portugal National Team Loses Over '4 Lakh' Instagram Followers After Cristiano Ronaldo's Exit From Camp

Portugal's official Instagram page reportedly experienced a significant drop in followers following Cristiano Ronaldo's departure from the national team camp. Reports indicate the account lost around 4 lakh (400,000) followers after the controversy surrounding the football legend's exit. The account originally had approximately 2.49 crore (24.9 million) followers before the controversy and the number dwindled to 2.45 crore (24.5 million) after news of Ronaldo's departure surfaced.

The situation exacerbated the loss for millions of Ronaldo fans across the globe, who began unfollowing the official social media account of the national football team. Ronaldo's decision to leave Portugal's training camp came after a discussion with head coach Jorge Jesus and Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença.

The 41-year-old forward was not included in the playing XI for Portugal's 2-1 win over Norway and subsequently confirmed his departure via an Instagram post, hinting at the reasons for his exit at an appropriate time. This incident has also sparked discussions about Ronaldo's future with the national team. In the meantime, Portugal is gearing up for their upcoming international fixtures without their longtime captain as the fans' attention remains fixated on the unfolding events related to his exit.