Portugal Transfers Ronaldo's No. 7 Shirt to Leão Amid Tensions
Cristiano Ronaldo has not announced his retirement from international football, yet Portugal has reassigned his iconic No. 7 shirt to AC Milan forward Rafael Leão less than 24 hours after Ronaldo left the national team's training camp. His departure has sparked speculation regarding his future with the team and his relationship with new head coach Jorge Jesus.
Ronaldo's exit followed a tense situation where he was benched during Portugal's 2-1 victory over Norway and subsequently missed a training session. An emergency meeting involving Ronaldo, Jesus, and Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença was held, but Jesus asserted his authority over team selection, stating, “I am the manager...
No player will ever change my mind.” Ronaldo later issued a statement indicating he would explain his departure in due time, wishing his teammates well and emphasizing his dedication to the national team.
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