Cristiano Ronaldo not retiring, wants punishment and says Portugal boss twice 'broke his word'
Cristiano Ronaldo said he is not retiring from international football and that he deserved to be punished for walking out on Portugal last week, while also accusing national team boss Jorge Jesus of twice breaking his word to him. Ronaldo, 41, walked out of Portugal's training camp ahead of a Uefa Nations League match in Denmark last week after being unhappy at being an unused substitute in…
Cristiano Ronaldo has indicated he will not retire from international football, but expressed dissatisfaction with Portugal's national team boss, Jorge Jesus. The 41-year-old striker claims he was not given a chance to play in Portugal's recent matches against Norway and Denmark, leading to his withdrawal from the training camp.
Ronaldo accused Jesus of breaking his word twice, stating that the coach had already agreed on a plan for the player to manage his fitness, but then changed his mind on match days. Ronaldo demanded that the Portuguese Football Federation assess the consequences of his actions and punish him accordingly. Despite the controversy, Ronaldo expressed his willingness to continue representing Portugal if he remains physically fit, adding that he is still open to competing and winning for his national team.
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