{
  "id": 12383622,
  "title": "‘He has no respect for Portugal’ – Ex-France star slams Ronaldo",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/he-has-no-respect-for-portugal-ex-france-star-slams-ronaldo",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T12:49:46.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/06/he-has-no-respect-for-portugal-ex-france-star-slams-ronaldo/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former France striker Christophe Dugarry has harshly criticized Cristiano Ronaldo following his recent departure from the Portugal national team. Dugarry questioned the Portuguese star's ego and expressed concern over the negative impact it could have on young footballers in the country. Ronaldo returned to Portugal's squad during the international break earlier this month, participating in a friendly against Wales where his team won 1-0. However, he was subsequently dropped from the lineup for their next match against Norway, which Portugal won 2-1. After this, Ronaldo withdrew from the team when coach Jorge Jesus announced that he would also miss the upcoming match against Denmark. Dugarry lambasted Ronaldo, telling RMC Sport, \"It tired me. It's terrible, having so little respect for your compatriots, your nation. It's terrible, because that's really not the image he conveyed. He portrayed himself as a healthy, supportive, tall, generous figure, but it seems his ego has taken over in recent months. When he could have left with great honor, it's all been ruined. How can anyone expect him to return? For what purpose?\" He further argued that Portugal performs better without Ronaldo and suggested that the veteran should focus on mentoring the younger generation or assisting in succession planning.",
  "summary": "Former France forward Christophe Dugarry has slammed Cristiano Ronaldo following his exit from the Portugal camp, questioning his ego and believes that the young footballers in the country would be disappointed. Ronaldo rejoined Portugal’s squad during the international break in the previous month, playing under newly appointed head coach Jorge Jesus. He featured in their […] ‘He has no respect…",
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  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo gives condition to make Portugal return amid Jesus rift",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/cristiano-ronaldo-gives-condition-to-make-portugal-return-amid-jesus",
        "published": "2026-10-06T12:14:25.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal future in doubt after reported rift with coach Jesus",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/cristiano-ronaldos-portugal-future-in-doubt-after-reported-rift-with",
        "published": "2026-10-06T13:48:28.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}