Ronaldo Accuses Coach Jesus of Broken Promises but Leaves Portugal Return Open
Ronaldo said coach Jorge Jesus broke promises over his role, but he apologized to teammates and said he remains available for selection.
- 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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New York Post
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연합뉴스-Yonhap News Agency
korean-vibe.com(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Lee Young-ho = Cristiano Ronaldo (Al Nassr), who voluntarily withdrew from the Portuguese national football team, revealed the full story behind his actions, stating, "My actions were..."
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