Give Ronaldo Proper Farewell, Modric Tells Portugal
- On Tuesday, Cristiano Ronaldo issued a statement explaining his abrupt departure from the Portugal camp last week following a clash with head coach Jorge Jesus, leaving his international future in limbo.
- Ronaldo accused coach Jorge Jesus of failing to honour promises made to him, while reports claim the Al-Nassr forward wants Jesus gone before he returns to the national team.
- Croatia legend Luka Modric said, "Cristiano is the greatest player in the history of Portugal," and urged the team to resolve the situation so the forward receives a proper farewell.
- Gary Lineker argued that Ronaldo, Portugal's record scorer with 146 goals, merited a celebratory send-off similar to Lionel Messi's emotional farewell, describing the situation as a sad one.
- Ronaldo and Messi have defined an era of football, competing for individual honours across nearly two decades, with Lineker believing the forward's extraordinary career achievements will remain his lasting memory.
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Luka Modric has defended Cristiano Ronaldo amid his conflict with Jorge Jesus. He hopes CR7 will have a special farewell with the Portuguese national team.
‘Cristiano deserves the same’: Gary Lineker laments Ronaldo’s Portugal finale compared to Messi’s farewell
Gary Lineker expressed his sadness over the conclusion of Cristiano Ronaldo's international journey, contrasting it with Lionel Messi's heartfelt farewell with Argentina. While Messi received an emotional send-off, Ronaldo's exit was steeped in controversy. Lineker advocates for a more fitting tribute to Ronaldo's legacy, recognising his significant impact on football.
What Ronaldo deserves amid uncertainty over Portugal future
Croatia football legend, Luka Modric, has said Cristiano Ronaldo deserves to end his time with the Portugal national team on a high note. Modric was reacting to Ronaldo walking out of camp following a clash with head coach, Jorge Jesus. The incident has left the 41-year-old’s international future in limbo. In a long statement on […] What Ronaldo deserves amid uncertainty over Portugal future – Modric
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