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Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after coach drops him from upcoming match

Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after coach drops him from upcoming match

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal’s national team training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus said Ronaldo would not start in the next match against Denmark. Ronaldo said he talked with the Portuguese Football Federation president before deciding to leave and promised to explain his reasons later.

Key Facts

  • Ronaldo was dropped from the starting lineup for Portugal’s upcoming match against Denmark.
  • He did not play in the previous match against Norway and stayed on the bench for the whole game.
  • After the coach’s press conference, Ronaldo left the training camp in Copenhagen.
  • Ronaldo shared on Instagram that he had spoken with the federation president before leaving.
  • Coach Jorge Jesus said Ronaldo was disappointed but there was no conflict between them.
  • Jesus planned to start striker Goncalo Ramos instead of Ronaldo in the Denmark match.
  • Ronaldo is 41 years old and said this season might be his last in football.
  • Ronaldo is Portugal’s top scorer and most experienced player by appearances.
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