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  "id": 11001456,
  "title": "Portugal boss denies ‘rift’ with Ronaldo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/portugal-boss-denies-rift-with-ronaldo",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T18:24:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch",
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/portugal-boss-denies-rift-with-ronaldo/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "Portugal coach Jorge Jesus has denied a rift with captain Cristiano Ronaldo. Ronaldo was an unused substitute in Portugal's 2-1 Nations League win over Norway. According to Gulf News, Ronaldo was unhappy with Jesus' decision not to play him, despite warming up to be introduced later.\n\nJesus said Ronaldo was just disappointed at not playing. The coach reportedly told Ronaldo before the game that he wouldn't start, but would be considered for introduction later. Jesus explained that he changed his plans due to how the game was developing.\n\nAfter the game, Ronaldo headed to the dressing room, not joining his teammates in thanking the fans, sparking speculation about tension between him and Jesus. Jesus said he hadn't noticed Ronaldo's reaction at the time, adding \"I'll talk to him.\"",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Punch Nigeria",
        "title": "Portugal boss denies ‘rift’ with Ronaldo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/portugal-boss-denies-rift-with-ronaldo-11005277",
        "published": "2026-09-30T18:44:52.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal’s training camp after rift with Head Coach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/cristiano-ronaldo-leaves-portugals-training-camp-after-rift-with-head",
        "published": "2026-09-30T18:48:09.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al-Monitor",
        "title": "Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after coach says he is dropped",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/ronaldo-leaves-portugal-training-camp-after-coach-says-he-is-dropped",
        "published": "2026-09-30T19:30:26.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Euronews",
        "title": "Ronaldo quits Portugal camp ahead of Denmark clash, promising to reveal 'the truth'",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/ronaldo-quits-portugal-camp-ahead-of-denmark-clash-promising-to",
        "published": "2026-09-30T19:37:08.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after coach says he is dropped",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/ronaldo-leaves-portugal-training-camp-after-coach-says-he-is-dropped-11017184",
        "published": "2026-09-30T19:40:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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