Cristiano Ronaldo Hits Out at Jorge Jesus in Lengthy Statement but Insists He Still Wants to Play for Portugal
Ronaldo says he was promised 30 minutes, then left unused as Portugal beat Norway, and he still wants to return, the forward said.
- 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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A lengthy statement by Cristiano Ronaldo openly criticizes Jorge Jesus’ dealings, but does not close the door to selection
Cristiano Ronaldo accused Jorge Jesus of breaking his word after not playing with Norway and explained why he left the concentration in Portugal.
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The long statement of Cristiano Ronaldo has it in itself and is directed above all against the national coach. However, he wants to be available for Portugal's selection further.
Portugal's superstar Cristiano Ronaldo spoke in an XXL statement about the eclat around his person. He accuses coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word twice. And wants to continue his national team career.
Cristiano Ronaldo accused Jorge Jesus of “infringing his word” after leaving him out before Norway in the United Nations League. He warned that he has not withdrawn from the national combo.
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