Cristiano Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp Amid Coach Rift
Cristiano Ronaldo exited the Portugal national team camp amid reported tensions with new head coach Jesus after Portugal's 2-1 victory over Norway in a UEFA Nations League match. Despite warming up for over 20 minutes, the 41-year-old was not utilized in the match and did not celebrate with his teammates, opting to leave early for the dressing room.
Coach Jesus, who took over after the 2026 FIFA World Cup, stated that Ronaldo was informed he would not start but might be substituted later. Despite the intervention of the President of the Portuguese Football Federation, Ronaldo chose to depart, indicating he would reveal the reasons for his exit at a later time.
He expressed his best wishes for the team in future matches and noted his dedication to the national team. Ronaldo has previously won three major titles with Portugal, including the Euro 2016 and UEFA Nations League titles in 2019 and 2025.
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