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Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal Future
Ronaldo faces big decision after fallout with Portugal coach.
In brief
Ronaldo faces big decision after fallout with Portugal coach. Ronaldo has left Portugal national team after dispute with coach Jorge Jesus, with fans divided over his future. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Ronaldo's World Cup exit
Ronaldo's World Cup career ends in tears as 'pandering' Martinez departs.
“Ronaldo scored three goals in the tournament but failed to have an impact in their loss to Spain”
Ronaldo's Nations League exit
Ronaldo walked out on Portugal squad after being told he would not start against Norway.
“In due course, I will tell the truth to all the Portuguese people about my reasons for leaving the national team”
Ronaldo's record status
Ronaldo has scored 146 goals and won 234 caps for Portugal, both world records.
“He has scored 146 goals and won 234 caps for Portugal - both world records”
Ronaldo-Jesus conflict
Ronaldo and coach Jorge Jesus had falling-out after he was made to warm up for Norway game.
“He gets asked to warm up for the whole of the second half, practically”
Portugal FA response
Portugal's FA president Pedro Proenca flew to Copenhagen to try to smooth things over with Ronaldo.
“He is in the national team on sporting merit, and that must be unquestionable”
Fan reactions
Fans split over Ronaldo's decision, with some supporting him and others criticizing Jesus.
“Thank you Cristiano Ronaldo for everything you did for Portugal. You will always be our captain”
Media reactions
Portugal newspapers described Ronaldo's exit as the end of a historic era or a sad goodbye.
“Ronaldo leaves after clash with Jesus”
Ronaldo's future
Ronaldo's search for 1,000 career goals continues but he may finish at club level in Saudi Arabia.
“He has scored 979 times for Portugal, Sporting, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Juventus and Al-Nassr”
Portugal's performance
Portugal's win percentage without Ronaldo is slightly better at 66% compared to 63% with him.
“In the last nine years of Ronaldo's international career, Portugal's win percentage without him is slightly better - 66% to 63%”
Ronaldo's legacy
Ronaldo remains Portugal's greatest symbol with fans divided over his future.
“How much gratitude is enough? That's a question that Portuguese fans have been asking for a few years now”
The headline
Ronaldo has left Portugal national team after dispute with coach Jorge Jesus, with fans divided over his future.
