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Ronaldo exits Portugal camp after Jesus denies rift
Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp as Jesus denies rift claims.
In brief
Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp as Jesus denies rift claims. Cristiano Ronaldo departed Portugal's national team camp after Jorge Jesus stated there was no rift with the player. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp
Cristiano Ronaldo says he has left Portugal's international camp and will explain the reasons why in time.
“Cristiano Ronaldo says he has left Portugal's international camp and will explain the reasons why "in time"”
Jesus denies rift claims
Jorge Jesus said there was no incident with Ronaldo after claims he refused to train.
“Jorge Jesus said: "There was no incident whatsoever. Any player - and I was a player myself - when you spend 20 or 30 minutes warming up and then don't get on, no-one is happy about that."”
Ronaldo's absence from match
Ronaldo did not feature in Portugal's 2-1 win over Norway and did not join team-mates at final whistle.
“Ronaldo did not feature in Portugal's 2-1 win over Norway and did not join his team-mates in going over to the visiting fans at the final whistle”
Jesus explains decision
Jesus told Ronaldo he would not start but might bring him on later, then decided not to play him.
“Jesus said he had told Ronaldo before the match he would not be starting, but might be brought on later in the game. Afterwards, as coach, I decided not to bring him on. It's nothing to make a fuss about”
Ronaldo's Instagram announcement
Ronaldo announced his departure via Instagram after press conference with Portuguese Football Federation president.
“After the press conference of the national team and following a conversation with the president of the Portuguese Football Federation, I have decided to leave the national team training camp”
Portugal confirms departure
Portuguese Football Federation confirmed Ronaldo's exit with 24 squad members continuing preparations.
“Preparation for the two matches against Denmark and Norway continue as planned with the 24 remaining squad members”
The bottom line
Cristiano Ronaldo departed Portugal's national team camp after Jorge Jesus stated there was no rift with the player.
