Cristiano Ronaldo & Jorge Jesus Statements as Portuguese Superstar Leaves National Team Camp
Ronaldo said he left the squad after warming up for 30 minutes without playing, following a 2-1 win over Norway, according to Jorge Jesus.
- On Tuesday, 41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo announced his departure from the Portugal national team training camp following a conversation with the president of the Portugal Football Association.
- Manager Jorge Jesus left Ronaldo as an unused substitute during Sunday's 2-1 win over Norway, despite having promised the forward playing time.
- Jesus apologized for having Ronaldo warm up for 30 minutes without entering the match, stating, "Any player... when you spend 20 or 30 minutes warming up and then don't get on, no-one is happy."
- The Portugal Football Association issued a statement confirming focus on upcoming Nations League fixtures against Denmark and Norway with the 24 remaining squad members.
- While Ronaldo continues playing for Al Nassr in the Saudi Pro League, critics question whether the 41-year-old can still compete at international level.
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