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  "id": 12451701,
  "title": "BREAKING: Ronaldo releases statement on rift with Jesus, reveals why he left Portugal camp",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/breaking-ronaldo-releases-statement-on-rift-with-jesus-reveals-why-he",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T19:23:11.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/10/06/ronaldo-releases-statement-on-rift-with-jesus-reveals-why-he-left-portugal-camp/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Portuguese football star Cristiano Ronaldo has issued a statement regarding his departure from the national team camp. The 41-year-old has revealed that head coach Jorge Jesus broke promises to him. Ronaldo clarified that he initially contemplated retirement after the 2026 World Cup, but later decided to stay in the team. The dispute came after Jesus requested his opinion on the new coach's name. Despite agreeing on various terms during their discussions, Ronaldo was disappointed when Jesus asked him to warm up and then substitute him during the match against Norway.",
  "summary": "Portugal superstar, Cristiano Ronaldo, has released a statement explaining why he left the national team camp. Ronaldo also provided details of his fallout with head coach Jorge Jesus, who he accused of breaking his promises. The 41-year-old revealed that he was talked out of retiring after the 2026 World Cup. However, he has now made […] BREAKING: Ronaldo releases statement on rift with Jesus,…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Daily Trust",
        "title": "‘I leave in peace’, says Messi as uncertainty trails Ronaldo’s return to Portugal team",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/i-leave-in-peace-says-messi-as-uncertainty-trails-ronaldos-return-to",
        "published": "2026-10-06T17:25:08.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Ronaldo accuses coach Jesus of broken promises but leaves Portugal return open",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/ronaldo-accuses-coach-jesus-of-broken-promises-but-leaves-portugal",
        "published": "2026-10-06T19:27:38.000Z"
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      {
        "outlet": "El Pais",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo acusa a Jorge Jesus de mentir e incumplir su palabra",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/cristiano-ronaldo-acusa-a-jorge-jesus-de-mentir-e-incumplir-su-palabra",
        "published": "2026-10-06T19:31:17.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo says he is still available for Portugal after walking out on squad",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/cristiano-ronaldo-says-he-is-still-available-for-portugal-after",
        "published": "2026-10-06T19:51:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Al Jazeera",
        "title": "Ronaldo apologizes for Portugal walkout; says Jesus broke promise",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/ronaldo-apologizes-for-portugal-walkout-says-jesus-broke-promise",
        "published": "2026-10-06T19:56:14.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "3News",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence on Portugal walkout, vows to remain available for national team",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/cristiano-ronaldo-breaks-silence-on-portugal-walkout-vows-to-remain",
        "published": "2026-10-06T20:08:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Gulf News",
        "title": "Cristiano Ronaldo is not retiring, breaks silence on why he left Portugal camp",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/cristiano-ronaldo-is-not-retiring-breaks-silence-on-why-he-left",
        "published": "2026-10-06T20:15:48.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "IOL",
        "title": "Ronaldo opens door for Portugal return, apologises for walkout",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/ronaldo-opens-door-for-portugal-return-apologises-for-walkout",
        "published": "2026-10-06T20:21:00.000Z"
      }
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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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