Cristiano Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Squad After Norway Game Fallout
The federation said Portugal will continue preparations with 24 players after the 41-year-old captain left following a benching against Norway.
- On Wednesday, Portugal forward Cristiano Ronaldo walked out of the national team's training camp in Copenhagen following a 90-minute benching against Norway on September 27.
- Manager Jorge Jesus previously faced friction with Ronaldo, who told a press conference he could leave "today" if Jesus didn't want him around.
- Portuguese outlets filmed the 41-year-old captain leaving Parken Stadium in a federation vehicle on Wednesday, minutes after Jesus told reporters he would train despite Ronaldo skipping two days of squad sessions.
- Media outlets labeled the exit "the root of an internal earthquake," contrasting with the collective farewell Argentina is preparing for Lionel Messi, reflecting a career built on more than individual numbers.
- Critics argue this incident typifies Ronaldo's two-decade demand to be the "main character," representing the "purest form of fuck you" to those believing in the narrative of pure sporting ambition.
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Cristiano Ronaldo has just left the Portuguese national team, and there is a great deal of criticism about it. The difference to his eternal rival Lionel Messi is the same.
Jahre des sportlichen Verfalls und der Sturheit kulminieren im Zerwürfnis zwischen Portugal und seinem größten Sohn. Gab es einen Verrat?
Jahre des sportlichen Verfalls und der Sturheit kulminieren im Zerwürfnis zwischen Portugal und seinem größten Sohn. Gab es einen Verrat?
Cristiano Ronaldo's escape from the Portuguese national team is likely to be the end of his international career. It is symbolic of a long-standing discussion.
Portuguese Media Blasts Ronaldo: His Ego Finally Caught Up With Him
Cristiano Ronaldo walked out of Portugal’s training camp this week, and the only surprising part is that anyone is still surprised. Portuguese outlets A Bola and Record both filmed him leaving Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium in a federation vehicle on Wednesday, minutes after coach Jorge Jesus told reporters Ronaldo would train, and Record is already calling […]
It is unclear whether the departure of Cristiano Ronaldo is equivalent to a resignation from the national team.
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