# Ronaldo Accuses Jesus of Broken Promises

> Ronaldo claims coach broke word on fitness plan, says he'll return after punishment.
- Title: Ronaldo Accuses Jesus of Broken Promises · the Guardian
- Summary: Ronaldo claims coach broke word on fitness plan, says he'll return after punishment. Cristiano Ronaldo accuses Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of breaking…
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- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/06/cristiano-ronaldo-accuses-portugal-coach-jorge-jesus-of-broken-promises
- Author: Reuters
- Published: 2026-10-06T19:48:11+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cristiano ronaldo, jorge jesus, portugal, nations league, portuguese football federation, fitness plan, sports
## Ronaldo Accuses Jesus
Cristiano Ronaldo accuses Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of twice breaking his word on fitness plans.

> Ronaldo said Jesus had agreed a plan under which the forward would miss the Norway and Denmark matches to manage his fitness
## Fitness Plan Dispute
Ronaldo said Jesus told him he would play for 30 minutes but he warmed up and wasn't called on.

> Everyone knows the rest. I warmed up from half-time onwards, watched the minutes tick by and wasn’t called on
## Agreement Reached
Ronaldo said a meeting with Jesus and Al-Nassr's sporting director produced an eight-point document.

> An eight-point document was prepared saying he had never demanded playing time, had respected Jesus’s decisions
## Public vs Private Disagreement
Ronaldo said the coach’s public remarks did not match private discussion, claiming he broke his word again.

> It was the second time he had broken his word to me
## Ronaldo's Apology
Ronaldo apologized for failing to greet supporters and leaving teammates after the Norway match.

> The consequences of my actions must be assessed and punished by the Portuguese Football Federation
## Ronaldo's Commitment
Ronaldo said he will return to national team after punishment if physically fit.

> If I’m physically fit, playing for my club, scoring goals, I hope, after serving whatever suspension is imposed on me, I’ll be available
## Key takeaway

Cristiano Ronaldo accuses Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of breaking promises about his fitness plan, stating he will return to national team after any punishment.