Ronaldo Accuses Coach Jesus of Broken Promises but Leaves Portugal Return Open
Ronaldo says he was promised 30 minutes and later apologized for leaving camp, while insisting he remains available after any suspension.
- On Tuesday, Cristiano Ronaldo released a statement accusing Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word twice, detailing reasons behind his sudden departure from the national team camp.
- Jesus had previously agreed to a physical management plan for the 41-year-old forward, which included skipping matches against Norway and Denmark to manage fitness, according to Ronaldo.
- During the Norway match, the coach broke his word by asking Ronaldo to warm up without playing him, despite an agreement to clarify the mistake publicly.
- Ronaldo stated he decided "to leave the training camp without waiting for any further broken promises," accepting that the Portuguese Football Federation must assess and punish his actions.
- Despite the rift, the captain insisted he remains available to compete for Portugal after serving any potential suspension, still hoping to win for the national team.
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[Sports Chosun Reporter Noh Joo-hwan] "The coach broke his promise to me. He deserves to be punished for leaving the national team. I am not retiring from the national team." Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr), who recently left the Portuguese national team, has stated his official position. He claimed that Portugal's head coach, Jorge Jesus, broke a promise made to him. Furthermore, regarding his departure from the national team, he [deserves] punish…
Decided to leave without waiting for any further broken promises: Ronaldo breaks silence over Portugal camp exit - The Tribune
Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence over his sudden departure from the Portugese national camp, which has created major controversy in the footballing world, insisting that he remains available for the national team while detailing his disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus.
Before the game in Oslo against Norway, Ronaldo said that Jorge Jesus asked him if he was ready to play 30 minutes, to which he agreed, but he stayed on the bench the whole game and that called it the first broken promise of the technician
The Portuguese player has explained what led him to abandon the concentration of the selection
Ronaldo finally reveals 'the truth' he promised, details Jorge Jesus’ betrayal in damning statement and vows to return
Cristiano Ronaldo has revealed why he left Portugal’s camp, claiming Jorge Jesus broke promises over his playing time and then contradicted their private agreement publicly. Ronaldo said the situation left him feeling unwanted and that continuing would harm the team. He apologised for leaving, accepted responsibility for his actions and insisted he remains available to compete for Portugal after his suspension.
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