Nations League: Jorge Jesus Reveals Decision on Ronaldo's Future with Portugal
Jorge Jesus said the 41-year-old captain can return if he wants, after Ronaldo left camp when he learned he would not start.
- On Sunday, Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus said Cristiano Ronaldo can return to the national team if he chooses to, leaving the door open for the 41-year captain following his abrupt departure from the training camp last week.
- The forward left Portugal's training camp after being an unused substitute against Norway and learning he would not start against Denmark, later posting on social media that he would explain his reasons in "due course."
- Defending champions Portugal secured a Nations League quarter-final spot by beating Norway 2-1 on Sunday, maintaining a perfect Group A4 record; Ronaldo, a five-time Ballon D'Or winner, is the team's record scorer with 146 goals in 234 international appearances.
- Portuguese Football Federation President Pedro Proenca told RTP that Ronaldo remains in the team's plans, describing the incident as an internal misunderstanding and stating, "He is in the national team on sporting merit, and that must be unquestionable."
- Portugal hosts Denmark on Nov. 14 before visiting Wales three days later, and Jesus, who also coached Ronaldo at Saudi Arabian club Al-Nassr, expects the forward to be available for the next International window if he chooses to return.
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41-year-old Ronaldo had left the Portuguese national team during the week after he had not been promoted against Norway and was not intended for the starting team against Denmark. Portuguese national coach Jesus speaks of a misunderstanding that is easy to clarify.
Portugal boss explains stance on Cristiano Ronaldo return after superstar dramatically quit camp
Cristiano Ronaldo can return to Portugal if he wants to, head coach Jorge Jesus has said, after the captain recently left the squad during a Nations League camp.The 41-year-old departed after being an unused substitute against Norway and learning he would not start the following match against Denmark. He later promised to explain his decision, writing on social media: “In due course, I will tell the truth to all the Portuguese people about my re…
Because he was not allowed to play, Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal's national team. Coach Jorge Jesus calls the causa a misunderstanding – and promises the 41-year-old a return.
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus spoke about the crisis with Cristiano Ronaldo. Jesus said, "It was a misunderstanding and it's easy to resolve."
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