# Ronaldo's eight points for Jesus

> Ronaldo demands eight specific points from Portugal coach Jesus after press conference.
- Title: Ronaldo's eight points for Jesus · the Guardian | Shortify
- Summary: Ronaldo demands eight specific points from Portugal coach Jesus after press conference. Ronaldo says Jorge Jesus broke promises by not making eight agreed…
- Keywords: cristiano ronaldo, jorge jesus, portugal, press conference, denmark game, pelé, maradona, loyalty, sports, Ronaldo's, eight, points
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/07/cristiano-ronaldo-eight-points-jorge-jesus-statement-portugal
- Published: 2026-10-07T08:20:14+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: cristiano ronaldo, jorge jesus, portugal, press conference, denmark game, pelé, maradona, loyalty, sports
## Ronaldo's eight points
Ronaldo lists eight points he says Jorge Jesus agreed to make before Denmark game.

> I made a mistake by putting someone of the stature of Pelé or Maradona on to warm up and then not putting him in the game.
## Validated notes
Ronaldo approved a document listing the points after video meeting with Jesus, his adviser and Al-Nassr’s sporting director.
## Broken promises
Jesus failed to make the points in press conference, so Ronaldo decided to leave camp without waiting for further breaches.

> the second time he had broken his word to me
## Norway game issue
Ronaldo criticized Jesus for not including him in Norway game after warming up extensively but not being brought on.

> I made a mistake by putting someone of the stature of Pelé or Maradona on to warm up and then not putting him in the game.
## Eight points summary
Ronaldo listed eight points including loyalty, Pelé and Maradona references, and selfies with fans.

> I want Cristiano in the national team. In fact I do not want him a little, I want him a lot.
## No apology needed
Ronaldo said none of the notes required Jesus to apologize for his actions.

> None of these notes, therefore, said that the coach should even apologise to me.
## Key takeaway

Ronaldo says Jorge Jesus broke promises by not making eight agreed points in press conference before Denmark game.