{
  "id": 11304024,
  "title": "Ronaldo's Portugal future in doubt after walkout",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/ronaldos-portugal-future-in-doubt-after-walkout-11304024",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-01T23:13:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/football/2026/10/1545898/ronaldos-portugal-future-doubt-after-walkout"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Portugal's star player Cristiano Ronaldo faced a looming question mark over his international future after he walked out of the squad following the announcement he wouldn't be starting the match against Denmark. Coach Jorge Jesus confirmed Ronaldo would be left out of the starting lineup for a second consecutive Nations League game. Despite this, Portugal managed to secure a 4-2 victory over Denmark without Ronaldo. The Manchester United forward had been scheduled to train with his teammates before the game but decided to leave the national team training camp after speaking with the Portuguese Football Federation president. Ronaldo's departure sparked a mix of memes and criticism on social media, as well as a stern reaction from Ronaldo's sister, Elma Aveiro. The national team coach, Jesus, insisted there were no personal issues with Ronaldo and that he was disappointed by his absence from the game against Norway. Ronaldo, Portugal's top scorer and most-capped player, has been with the national team since 2003 and has led the team to success in Euro 2016 and the World Cup semi-finals in 2006.",
  "summary": "COPENHAGEN: The international future of Portugal superstar Cristiano Ronaldo hung in the balance after the 41-year-old walked out on the squad after learning that he would not start the game against Denmark on Thursday.",
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        "title": "Ronaldo's Portugal future in doubt after walkout",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/01/ronaldos-portugal-future-in-doubt-after-walkout",
        "published": "2026-10-01T18:23:06.000Z"
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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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