# Ronaldo exits Portugal camp after Jesus denies rift

> Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp as Jesus denies rift claims.
- Title: Ronaldo exits Portugal camp after Jesus denies rift | Shortify
- Summary: Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp as Jesus denies rift claims. Cristiano Ronaldo departed Portugal's national team camp after Jorge Jesus stated there…
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- Source: BBC Sport — https://bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cm9dw7ddwgzwo
- Published: 2026-09-30T18:28:26.947+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cristiano ronaldo, jorge jesus, portugal, nations league, al-nassr, portuguese football federation, sports
## 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
## Key takeaway

Cristiano Ronaldo departed Portugal's national team camp after Jorge Jesus stated there was no rift with the player.