Former Team-Mate Says Cristiano Ronaldo Is "Misunderstood" as Striker Prepares to Watch Portugal From Afar After International Retirement
A former teammate said Ronaldo is misunderstood and cannot be replaced overnight after he quit international football and left the squad before Denmark.
- On Saturday, Portugal faces Denmark in a Nations League match without captain Cristiano Ronaldo, who retired from international football last week following a public rift with coach Jorge Jesus.
- Ronaldo's decision to quit the Selecao followed a row that escalated when Jesus left him on the bench against Norway, prompting the 41-year-old to storm out of the national camp and end his 23-year international association.
- Portugal remains undefeated in the Nations League, topping group A4 with four wins, as forwards Goncalo Ramos and Joao Felix have scored three goals each in Ronaldo's absence.
- Real Madrid midfielder Bernardo Silva will wear the captain's armband against Denmark at Braga Municipal Stadium on Saturday, and Portugal will secure the group title by avoiding defeat.
- Opta's supercomputer gives Portugal a 59.4 percent probability of victory against Denmark, who hold a 19.4 percent chance, while Silva insists the squad possesses sufficient quality to compete for titles.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has retired from the Portuguese national football team, which is preparing for Saturday's Nations League match against Denmark in a way that will require a new captain and striker - the former is available, the latter will be a hotly contested one.
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