{
  "id": 11023804,
  "title": "UNL: Jorge Jesus clarifies Ronaldo’s alleged refusal to train",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/unl-jorge-jesus-clarifies-ronaldos-alleged-refusal-to-train",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T20:17:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/09/30/unl-jorge-jesus-clarifies-ronaldos-alleged-refusal-to-train/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Portugal coach Jorge Jesus clarified that Cristiano Ronaldo did not refuse to train before their UEFA Nations League match against Denmark, despite reports to the contrary. The 41-year-old forward was absent from the training session on Tuesday, but Jesus explained that Ronaldo had been resting due to injury and fatigue accumulated from recent matches. Jesus stated that Ronaldo had completed some gym work and mobility exercises on the pitch before returning to the hotel for strengthening work. He emphasized that Ronaldo's decision was a coaching decision, and there was no refusal to train. Jesus dismissed concerns about Ronaldo's dissatisfaction, stating that the situation was a coaching decision and not a real issue.",
  "summary": "Portugal coach, Jorge Jesus, has opened up on his current relationship with captain Cristiano Ronaldo after it was reported that the 41-year-old refused to train ahead their UEFA Nations League match against Denmark. Ronaldo garnered significant media attention following his conduct after Portugal’s victory over Norway. The legendary attacker appeared to snub his teammates and […] UNL: Jorge…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Portuguese football chief meets Ronaldo and Jesus after Norway benching row",
        "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": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-09-30T19:23:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "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 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."
}