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Cristiano Ronaldo accuses coach Jorge Jesus of broken promises but leaves Portugal return open
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Moneycontrol•07-10-2026, 09:55
Cristiano Ronaldo accuses coach Jorge Jesus of broken promises but leaves Portugal return open
- •Cristiano Ronaldo accused Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of twice breaking his word regarding playing time and a planned public explanation.
- •The dispute erupted after Ronaldo warmed up against Norway but was not brought on, prompting his departure from the training camp.
- •Jorge Jesus denied making any agreement with the player while keeping the door open for his future return to the national team.
- •Ronaldo apologised for failing to greet supporters and leaving his teammates, stating he accepts any punishment from the Portuguese Football Federation.
- •Despite the rupture, the 41-year-old forward confirmed he remains available to play for the national team after serving his suspension.
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Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal's training camp in Copenhagen after accusing coach Jorge Jesus of twice breaking his word regarding a fitness-management plan for the Norway and Denmark matches and a failed agreement to publicly clarify the dispute.
Following Portugal's win over Norway, Jorge Jesus denied making any agreement with the player, though he left the door open for Ronaldo's future return to the national team.
Despite the recent dispute and camp departure, Ronaldo stated that he remains available to compete and win for Portugal once he serves any suspension imposed by the Portuguese Football Federation, provided he stays physically fit and scoring goals for his club.
