Jorge Jesus Explains Why Cristiano Ronaldo Didn't Start for Portugal Against Norway in UEFA Nations League
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At 41 Cristiano Ronaldo is only a follower of the Portuguese team. In Oslo he has to follow a complete national game from the bank. The coach explains the renunciation of his superstar.
Portugal Coach Makes It Clear Why Cristiano Ronaldo Was Benched After 41YO Star’s Walk Out
Cristiano Ronaldo waited for his chance to enter Portugal’s Nations League clash against Norway on September 27. But as the 90 minutes unfolded, the expected opportunity never came. Ronaldo had been told he was likely to play around 30 minutes, yet he remained on the bench throughout Portugal’s 2-1 victory in Oslo. After the final […]
Jesus commented on the high-profile decision to keep Ronalda in reserve for the entire match with Norway, stressing the importance of the strategic plan for the tournament.
Cristiano Ronaldo didn't seem particularly happy about Portugal's away win against Norway in the Nations League. Cristiano Ronaldo was and remains the absolute superstar of the Portuguese national team. Even when he's not playing. The experienced striker stayed on the bench from start to finish in the away match against Norway with the Iberians winning 2-1. However, many media outlets focused on him at the final whistle with him not looking par…
Cristiano saw Portugal's 1-2) victory in Oslo, against Norway, from the seat of alternates. Bombarded with questions about it, Jorge Jesus justified that it was not the right game for the captain to enter. A little more than two years ago, still with Roberto Martínez, that Ronaldo was not a substitute, but since the Euro 2008 that did not see from outside the 90 minutes of an official game by option of a coach
Cristiano Ronaldo remained on the bench for the entire match for the first time in 18 years as Portugal beat Norway 2-1 in the Nations League. The 41-year-old captain was not used at all by coach Jorge Jesus, and after the match he went straight to the dressing room and did not join his teammates to greet the Portuguese fans who had travelled to Norway. Jorge Jesus said he had not noticed Ronaldo's early departure, but confirmed that he would ha…
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