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Cristiano Ronaldo is captain of the Portuguese national team and previously worked under national coach Jorge Jesus in Saudi Arabia. Jesus took over the national team after the World Cup.
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Dispute escalates Ronaldo leaves the Portuguese national team's training camp
First on the bench, then departure: Cristiano Ronaldo has left the Portuguese national team's training camp. The 41-year-old wants to explain himself “in due course.”
September 30, 2026, 9:37 p.m
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Ronaldo will explain the reasons for his departure in due course.
Likely · Within weeks

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