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  "id": 11041101,
  "title": "Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after being dropped for Denmark clash",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/ronaldo-leaves-portugal-camp-after-being-dropped-for-denmark-clash",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-30T22:00:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1545037/ronaldo-leaves-portugal-camp-after-being-dropped-denmark-clash"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo abruptly left the team's training camp in Denmark after being told he would be dropped for their next match against Denmark. Coach Jorge Jesus had announced earlier that Ronaldo would not start the game, despite the striker's full participation in the Norway match earlier in the week. Following a conversation with the Portuguese Football Federation president, Ronaldo decided to depart the camp and informed the team via Instagram. He later expressed regret and wished Portugal and his teammates success. Jesus had earlier denied any rift with Ronaldo, stating that the player was disappointed to be on the bench but had agreed to the decision. The coach explained that Ronaldo had been doing individual exercises for mobility and strengthening. The Portuguese federation confirmed Ronaldo's departure, and the team continued preparations for the upcoming matches. At 41, Ronaldo has announced that this season would likely be his last in football.",
  "summary": "COPENHAGEN: Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo announced on Wednesday that he had left the team’s training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus told reporters that the striker would be dropped for their next match.",
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        "published": "2026-09-30T18:24:52.000Z"
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        "outlet": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal’s training camp after rift with Head Coach",
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        "published": "2026-09-30T19:30:26.000Z"
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      {
        "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"
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        "title": "Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after coach says he is dropped",
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        "published": "2026-09-30T19:40:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo announces departure from Portugal training camp in Denmark",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/cristiano-ronaldo-announces-departure-from-portugal-training-camp-in",
        "published": "2026-09-30T19:51:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Le Monde English",
        "title": "Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after being benched during match with Norway",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/30/ronaldo-leaves-portugal-training-camp-after-being-benched-during",
        "published": "2026-09-30T21:20:00.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "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-11050797",
        "published": "2026-09-30T22:02:15.000Z"
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