
Portuguese National Team coach Jorge Jesus rejected the allegations that Cristiano Ronaldo did not refuse training at the press conference and stated that Ronaldo did gym work, mobility exercises on the field and strength training at the hotel.
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The developments in the Portuguese National Team are in the focus of the press before the UEFA Nations League matches.
The developments in the Portuguese National Team before the UEFA Nations League matches are in the focus of the press.
Following the speculations that star football player Cristiano Ronaldo did not participate in training and refused to train, coach Jorge Jesus made clear statements at the press conference.
"CRISTIANO DID NOT REFUSE THE TRAINING"
The experienced coach said, "Cristiano did not refuse training. He did gym work, mobility exercises on the field and then strength training at the hotel," and emphasized that the allegations did not reflect the truth.
Stating that no national player will refrain from training on behalf of his country, Jesus pointed out that the situation was conveyed incorrectly.
Stating that the situation was just a misunderstanding and that drama was being created from outside, Jorge Jesus said that he respected the careers of his players and that their main goal was to win the Nations League.
“I CAME HERE FOR THE DENMARK MATCH, NOT FOR RONALDO”

According to Marca, Cristiano Ronaldo left the national team due to Jorge Jesus' statements after being substituted in the UEFA Nations League match where Portugal defeated Norway 2-1 and headed to Madrid with his private plane. Ronaldo did not play in the match and did not train with the other substitute players in training the next day.

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