From the Guardian · · 1m 20s
Cristiano Ronaldo Walkout Divides Portugal
Ronaldo walks out of Portugal squad as coach Jorge Jesus asserts control.
In brief
Ronaldo walks out of Portugal squad as coach Jorge Jesus asserts control. Cristiano Ronaldo walked out of Portugal's squad after coach Jorge Jesus left him on the bench, risking a suspension and national team exit. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Ronaldo and Jesus rift
The rift between Cristiano Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus has dominated Portuguese headlines, splitting the country.
Ronaldo walkout sparks debate
Ronaldo walked out of Portugal squad days after warming up against Norway without being brought on in an apparent provocation by Jesus.
Jesus insists control
Jesus stated he would not let Ronaldo change his tactics, saying, 'It won’t be Cristiano, or any other player, who changes my ideas as a coach.'
“It won’t be Cristiano, or any other player, who changes my ideas as a coach.”
Ronaldo's reaction
Ronaldo left the team hotel, boarded a plane, and promised to reveal his side of the story soon.
Public split
Portugal’s public split into two camps: fans defend Ronaldo, while many feel he turned his back on the national team.
Ronaldo's suspension risk
Ronaldo faces a potential FPF suspension of one to six months and a fine for breaching disciplinary code.
What happens next
Ronaldo may never return to Portugal’s national team after 234 appearances and 146 goals over 23 years.
In short
Cristiano Ronaldo walked out of Portugal's squad after coach Jorge Jesus left him on the bench, risking a suspension and national team exit.
