Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after coach denies rift
Cristiano Ronaldo says he has left Portugal’s international camp and will explain the reasons why “in time”. It comes after head coach Jorge Jesus earlier said there was no rift with the captain, following claims the five-times Ballon d’Or winner had refused to train. Ronaldo has said he considered retiring from international football after the [...] The post Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after…
Cristiano Ronaldo has withdrawn from Portugal's international football squad, citing reasons he intends to discuss at a later date. This move follows his coach, Jorge Jesus, asserting there was no disagreement between the two. Rumors surfaced suggesting Ronaldo had refused to train, but Jesus clarified that the five-time Ballon d'Or winner underwent individual exercises for "mobility" and "strengthening".
The Al-Nassr player's absence from Portugal's 2-1 victory over Norway in Oslo on Sunday, and his early exit from the team's post-match celebrations, fueled speculation of discord. Ronaldo, who had expressed thoughts of retiring from international football after the World Cup, has now formally announced his departure from the national team's training camp. He stated he would provide the Portuguese people with the truth behind his decision to leave.
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