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Ronaldo Walkout, Israel-Ireland Tensions and Zidane Breezes Back as Nations League Throws up Drama – WTOP News
The 41-year-old forward left after a dispute over playing time, while Portugal won all three matches without him and Gonçalo Ramos scored three goals.
- Cristiano Ronaldo has left the Portugal squad following a public power struggle with new coach Jorge Jesus over playing time. The 41-year-old forward's departure marks a dramatic escalation in their dispute.
- Portugal won all three games Ronaldo missed, with his replacement Gon Ramos scoring three times. This echoes the 2022 World Cup, when the iconic star was first dropped from the squad.
- After five years away from the dugout, Zinedine Zidane returned as France's coach, securing three wins and a draw. The midfield great celebrated Michael Olise's goals and showcased his enduring influence on the sideline.
- UEFA is investigating an allegation that an Israel player spat at an Ireland coach on Monday. The incident followed two testy games played in neutral Hungary and Serbia between the nations.
- Qualifying groups for the 2028 European Championship, which Ireland will co-host, are drawn in Belfast on Dec. 6. Ireland coach Heimir Hallgr urged UEFA to keep the teams apart in future competitions.
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Ronaldo walkout, Israel-Ireland tensions and Zidane breezes back as Nations League throws up drama – WTOP News
So much for international soccer taking a breather after the World Cup. In fact, the recently completed window of Nations League games in Europe could hardly ha
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