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Ronaldo's eight points for Jesus
Ronaldo demands eight specific points from Portugal coach Jesus after press conference.
In brief
Ronaldo demands eight specific points from Portugal coach Jesus after press conference. Ronaldo says Jorge Jesus broke promises by not making eight agreed points in press conference before Denmark game. Originally reported by the Guardian.
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.”
What matters most
Ronaldo says Jorge Jesus broke promises by not making eight agreed points in press conference before Denmark game.
