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  "id": 11016420,
  "title": "UNL: Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after clash with coach Jorge Jesus",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/unl-cristiano-ronaldo-leaves-portugal-camp-after-clash-with-coach",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T19:23:22.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/30/unl-cristiano-ronaldo-leaves-portugal-camp-after-clash-with-coach-jorge-jesus/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his departure from the national team's training camp following a disagreement with coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo made the announcement in a statement on Wednesday night, stating that he would reveal the reasons behind his decision in the future. He explained that his decision came after a meeting with the President of the Portuguese Football Federation and following a conversation with Jesus. Ronaldo expressed his intent to provide \"the truth about the reasons that led to my departure from the national team\" to the Portuguese people. In the meantime, he wished the team and his teammates \"good luck.\" Earlier, Jesus had denied any issues with Ronaldo, insisting that the player was still interested in continuing with the team despite being substituted for 90 minutes during the 2-1 victory over Norway in the Nations League.",
  "summary": "Portugal captain, Cristiano Ronaldo, has confirmed his departure from the team’s camp. In a statement on Wednesday night, Ronaldo said he would give details of what led to his decision in future. He said: “After the National Team coach’s press conference, and following a conversation with the President of the Portuguese Football Federation, I have decided to […] UNL: Cristiano Ronaldo leaves…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/portuguese-football-chief-meets-ronaldo-and-jesus-after-norway",
        "published": "2026-09-30T15:37:30.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Ronaldo misses Portugal training after Jesus denies rift",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/ronaldo-misses-portugal-training-after-jesus-denies-rift",
        "published": "2026-09-30T17:58:46.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo misses Portugal training as coach Jorge Jesus denies rift",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/cristiano-ronaldo-misses-portugal-training-as-coach-jorge-jesus",
        "published": "2026-09-30T18:39:04.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "BBC News",
        "title": "Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after coach denies rift",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/ronaldo-leaves-portugal-camp-after-coach-denies-rift",
        "published": "2026-09-30T19:33:07.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "‘They’ll have a problem’ – Denmark coach, Riemer predicts Portugal’s fate after Ronaldo’s retirement",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/theyll-have-a-problem-denmark-coach-riemer-predicts-portugals-fate",
        "published": "2026-09-30T20:06:58.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "Ronaldo storms out of Portugal camp amid rift with new head coach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/ronaldo-storms-out-of-portugal-camp-amid-rift-with-new-head-coach",
        "published": "2026-09-30T20:19:45.000Z"
      }
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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."
}