Ronaldo Left Camp After National Coach Jorge Jesus' Decision

Ronaldo, in his statement on his US-based social media platform Instagram account, said, "I decided to leave the camp after the press conference of the national team coach and my meeting with the President of the Portuguese Football Federation." he said.

Emphasizing that he will make a statement on the issue when the time comes, the 41-year-old football player said, "When the time comes, I will explain to the Portuguese people the facts behind my departure from the national team, to which I have always had a great commitment. Now it is time to wish success to Portugal and all my teammates." He commented:

Ronaldo, who was not given time by coach Jorge Jesus in the 2-1 win over Norway in the UEFA Nations League, went directly to the dressing room.

At the press conference he held before the Denmark match tomorrow, Jesus announced that he had told him that he would not choose Ronaldo in this match either.

At the press conference, the experienced coach said about his meeting with Ronaldo, who did not take part in the last three field trainings, "I told Cristiano that he will not play in the Norway and Denmark matches. If I need him for 30 minutes, he will come into the game, if not, he will not. No player can change my decision. Neither him nor anyone else. Neither the president. Never." He used the following expressions.