Ronaldo reveals details of his dispute with Jesus and confirms that he will not retire from international football
Cristiano Ronaldo issued a lengthy statement explaining the reasons for his departure from the Portugal national team camp, accusing coach Jesus of breaking his promise regarding his participation in matches, and stressing at the same time that he will not retire from international football.
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Ronaldo cooperated with Jesus in leading Al-Nasr to win the Saudi Roshen League title last season.
Ronaldo issued a long statement in which he explained the reasons for his departure from the Portugal camp and said that Jesus had broken his promise regarding a previous agreement between them regarding his participation and said that he would not retire from international football with his country.
Ronaldo also revealed that Jesus suggested to him not to travel with the national team to play the matches between Norway and Denmark, but rather to participate in the confrontation against Wales, but he rejected the idea as the team’s captain.
Ronaldo added that a discussion took place regarding his participation for 30 minutes against Norway before Jesus retracted this agreement, stressing his willingness to bear any punishment after leaving the camp.
The Portuguese newspaper "Apola" quoted Jesus as saying to the media after Ronaldo's statement: "I was in Leiria watching the national team match (Under-21). I will read the statement now, and I have nothing to say."
Jorge Jesus added, according to the Portuguese newspaper’s report, that he is expected to respond to the statement at a later time.
Ronaldo cooperated with Jesus in leading Al-Nasr to win the Saudi Roshan League title last season, and many expected the strong relationship with the Portuguese national team to continue, before a sharp dispute occurred and things developed badly.
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