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Ronaldo Accuses Jesus of Broken Promises
Ronaldo claims coach broke word on fitness plan, says he'll return after punishment.
In brief
Ronaldo claims coach broke word on fitness plan, says he'll return after punishment. Cristiano Ronaldo accuses Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of breaking promises about his fitness plan, stating he will return to national team after any punishment. Originally reported by the Guardian.
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”
The key point
Cristiano Ronaldo accuses Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of breaking promises about his fitness plan, stating he will return to national team after any punishment.
