Mourinho Denies Making Comments About Ronaldo's Future with Portugal
The Portuguese Football Federation is trying to calm tensions after Ronaldo left camp and missed a 4-2 win over Denmark, with Norway next.
- Cristiano Ronaldo departed Portugal's training camp in Copenhagen yesterday following a clash with head coach Jorge Jesus over playing time. The forward issued a formal statement promising to clarify the circumstances later.
- After Jorge Jesus publicly reminded Ronaldo he "makes the decisions" at Portugal, the 41-year-old got on a plane and cut his international duty short. Jesus planned to bench the forward for a second consecutive game.
- The Portuguese Football Federation is desperate to "make peace" with Ronaldo, while Real Madrid manager Mourinho dismissed social media reports linking him to the situation as "fake news," per transfer expert Fabrizio Romano on Thursday.
- Unavailable for Portugal's 4-2 victory over Denmark, Ronaldo will also miss the upcoming match against Norway next week. The FPF instructed players not to speak on the matter to maintain focus on UEFA Nations League commitments.
- The FPF plans to bring both parties together to resolve the situation as retirement rumors swirl with renewed force. Directors hope Ronaldo's 13-year career representing Portugal "won't end because of recent events.
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Cristiano Ronaldo is a true symbol for the Portuguese national team and at the same time, according to Jorge Jesus. Cristiano Ronaldo left the Portuguese national team in a huff after Jorge Jesus' behavior, which did not put him in the away match against Norway for even a minute. However, the issue with the experienced striker was not and is not... over. Jorge Jesus, in his statements, pointed out that Cristiano Ronaldo is not just a player. He …
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