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  "id": 12464244,
  "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",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-06T20:15:48.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/sport/football/cristiano-ronaldo-is-not-retiring-breaks-silence-on-why-he-left-portugal-camp-1.500700985"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Cristiano Ronaldo, 41, has finally spoken out about his departure from the Portugal national team camp, revealing the reasons behind his decision. The Portuguese football star accused his coach, Jorge Jesus, of breaking his word and admits to making a mistake by not acknowledging the fans after being substituted during a match against Norway. Ronaldo clarified that he never demanded to play and always respected the coach's decisions. He also defended Jesus' choice to coach Portugal, stating that he was pleased when Jesus was appointed as the new head coach. Ronaldo acknowledged that he was wrong to leave the team but accepted that he should have faced consequences for his actions. Despite the controversy, Ronaldo emphasized that he still values representing Portugal, particularly in competitive matches, and could return to the national team after serving any imposed suspension and if he maintains his physical fitness and scoring ability.",
  "summary": "People were gearing up for what could be Lionel Messi’s farewell match in an Argentina shirt, and on the very same day Cristiano Ronaldo dropped a huge statement of his own. The timing was impossible to ignore. Cristiano Ronaldo has finally broken his silence and given his version of the events that led to his dramatic departure from the Portugal camp. In a lengthy statement released on Tuesday,…",
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    "outlets": 10,
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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": "Daily Post Nigeria",
        "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",
        "published": "2026-10-06T19:23:11.000Z"
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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"
      },
      {
        "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": "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"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "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-12476488",
        "published": "2026-10-06T20:57:13.000Z"
      }
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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."
}