Cristiano Ronaldo, captain of Portugal, apologized for leaving the national gathering after a disagreement with coach Jorge Jesus, acknowledges an upcoming sanction and says he is ready to return to the selection after serving his suspension.
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Cristiano Ronaldo, aged 41, is the top scorer in the history of Portugal with 146 goals in 234 caps and a five-time Golden Ball. He had left the national gathering the previous week following a disagreement with new coach Jorge Jesus regarding his playing time during Nations League matches.
Cristiano Ronaldo says he is ready to return to the Portuguese selection after admitting his mistake. On Tuesday, the Portugal captain apologized for leaving the rally the previous week, following a disagreement with new coach Jorge Jesus.
âThe responsibility is exclusively mine. I apologize to the Portuguese [âŠ] and to my selection teammates for leaving the gathering,â writes the 41-year-old. The five-time Ballon d'Or winner, top scorer in Portugal's history with 146 goals in 234 caps, left Copenhagen on Wednesday aboard his private jet.
âThe coach didnât keep his word to meâ
Ronaldo was unhappy about not playing in the Nations League match against Norway. According to him, Jorge Jesus had initially suggested that he play the matches at home without participating in the trips to Norway and Denmark. The captain refused this option, believing that he should stay with his teammates.
Before the match against the Norwegians, the coach finally asked him if he could play 30 minutes. Christiano Ronaldo claims to have accepted and warmed up from half-time onwards, without coming into play. âThe coach didn't keep his word to me,â he believes. After an explanation, Jorge Jesus would have undertaken to present a public apology, which he did not do.
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âI felt that from then on, my presence would only harm the group [âŠ]: I took my suitcases and left,â explains Christiano Ronaldo. The Portuguese acknowledges having to be sanctioned by his federation and even considers that his status as captain constitutes âan aggravating circumstanceâ. The FPF regulations provide for a suspension of one to six months and a fine.
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However, a return remains possible. âIf I am physically fit [âŠ] after having served the suspension that will be applied to me, I will be available [âŠ] to play and win with our selection,â assures Cristiano Ronaldo. Portugal have won their four Nations League matches, including the last three without him, and have already qualified for the quarter-finals.
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Cristiano Ronaldo will be suspended between one and six months by the FPF and will have to pay a fine.
Very likely · Within weeks
Cristiano Ronaldo will return to the Portuguese team after serving his suspension, if he is physically fit.
Likely · Within months
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