
In a five-page letter released by the Portuguese media, Cristiano Ronaldo apologizes for abandoning the Portuguese national team's retreat and declares himself willing to return and win with the team after the disqualification, however criticizing coach Jorge Jesus for not keeping his word.
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Cristiano Ronaldo had abandoned the Portuguese national team training camp after a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus, which had led to an imminent disqualification.
In a five-page letter released by the Portuguese media, Cristiano Ronaldo apologizes and says he is available to return to the Portugal national team and win with the team, "as always". In the message, the footballer apologizes to the Portuguese and his teammates for abandoning the Portuguese national team's retreat.
"If I am physically fit, if I play for my team, hoping to score some goals, after having served the disqualification that will be inflicted on me, I will be available, as I have always been up to now, to compete and win for our national team. This is, believe me, the purest of truths", wrote Ronaldo, who however returns to some critical points of his recent split with coach Jorge Jesus. "Everyone knows the rest. I warmed up from the break, I watched the minutes pass and I wasn't called. The coach didn't keep his word", reads the long text.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Cristiano Ronaldo will return to play for the Portuguese national team after serving his suspension.
Likely · Within weeks
Coach Jorge Jesus will face pressure to clarify his statements regarding Ronaldo's failure to call up during training camp.
Possible · Within days

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