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Bruno Fernandes Urges Unity After Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp

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Bruno Fernandes Urges Unity After Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp

Bruno Fernandes, the captain of the Portugal national team, spoke publicly about Cristiano Ronaldo's abrupt exit from the national team camp, emphasizing the need for unity among players. Ronaldo departed after new coach Jorge Jesus informed him he would not start in the Nations League fixture against Denmark.

Portugal won the match 4-2 without Ronaldo. He has scored 146 goals in 234 appearances for Portugal, making him the all-time record scorer and most-capped player.

Ronaldo's international future is uncertain following his exit, which came after a previous dispute with coach Jorge Jesus. Under former coach Roberto Martinez, Ronaldo had been frequently played despite inconsistent form during the World Cup, where Portugal was eliminated in the last 16.

Coach Jesus acknowledged Ronaldo's significance to the team and stated he would address the situation further after the upcoming match against Norway. Portugal currently leads Group A4 with nine points from three matches.

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