Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after talks with federation president
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo says he has left the national team’s training camp after speaking with Portuguese Football Federation president. The forward linked the decision to comments made by coach Jorge Jesus but did not give specific reasons, promising to explain his position later while reaffirming his commitment to the national side.
Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his departure from the national team’s training camp after a conversation with the president of the Portuguese Football Federation. The 41-year-old forward said his decision followed a press conference by national team coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo did not immediately explain what prompted him to leave, saying he would provide further details at a later date.
“After the National Team coach’s press conference, and following a conversation with the President of the Portuguese Football Federation, I have decided to leave the National Team training camp,” Ronaldo said, according to the report. He said his commitment to Portugal had remained firm and promised to tell Portuguese supporters the reasons behind his decision. Ronaldo also wished the national team and his teammates well.
“Now is the time to wish good luck to Portugal and to all my teammates,” he said. The departure comes as Portugal prepares for its next international commitments and is expected to draw attention ahead of the team’s upcoming fixtures. Jesus said on Wednesday that there was no rift between him and Ronaldo.
He nevertheless acknowledged that the captain had been disappointed after remaining on the bench during Portugal’s Nations League victory over Norway.
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