From the Guardian · Agence France-Presse · · 1m
Ronaldo exits Portugal squad
Ronaldo leaves national team after being dropped for Denmark match.
In brief
Ronaldo leaves national team after being dropped for Denmark match. Ronaldo quit Portugal training camp after coach said he wouldn't start against Denmark. Originally reported by the Guardian.
Ronaldo drops out
Cristiano Ronaldo announced he left Portugal's training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus said he wouldn't start the Nations League match against Denmark.
“Following the national team coach’s press conference, and after having a conversation with the Portuguese Football Federation president, I decided to leave the national team’s training camp”
Jesus confirms no rift
Jorge Jesus said there was no rift with Ronaldo but admitted his captain was disappointed to remain on the bench after Norway match.
“There was no incident whatsoever”
Ronaldo's training status
Ronaldo trained alone in gym since weekend for physical mobility and strengthening exercises before leaving camp.
“he had had to do individual exercises for physical "mobility" and "strengthening"”
Ronaldo's social media post
Ronaldo wrote on Instagram he would tell Portuguese people his reasons for leaving the national team after being dedicated to it.
“In due course, I will tell the truth to all the Portuguese people about my reasons for leaving the national team, to which I have always been dedicated”
Ronaldo's departure
Ronaldo left Parken Stadium with two backroom staff members after Jesus's press conference and reportedly flew to Copenhagen.
“Portuguese media shared a video of him leaving Parken alongside two members of the backroom staff”
At a glance
Ronaldo quit Portugal training camp after coach said he wouldn't start against Denmark.
