Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Cristiano Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp After Jesus Selection Dispute
Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal’s football camp before a game against Denmark.
He said he would explain later why he left.
His decision came after coach Jorge Jesus said Ronaldo would probably not start the match.
Jesus said there was no fight between them.
He also said Ronaldo had not refused to practice and had worked individually in the gym.
Ronaldo had recently stayed on the bench during Portugal’s 2-1 win over Norway.
He warmed up but was not sent into the game.
Portugal planned to use Gonçalo Ramos as its main striker against Denmark.
Ronaldo’s message did not clearly say that he was retiring from international football.
Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal’s training camp before the Nations League match against Denmark.
Ronaldo said he would reveal the reasons for his departure to the Portuguese public “in due course.”
Jorge Jesus denied a feud and said Ronaldo had not refused to train.
Ronaldo was an unused substitute in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Norway after warming up without playing.
Jesus said Gonçalo Ramos was expected to start against Denmark if Portugal’s plans proceeded normally.
- Who
- Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal coach Jorge Jesus, Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença, and the Portugal national team.
- What
- Ronaldo left Portugal’s training camp and said he would later explain why he departed.
- When
- On Wednesday, before Portugal’s Nations League match against Denmark; the reports give differing dates for the fixture, including October 1 and October 2.
- Where
- Portugal’s training camp at Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium in Denmark.
- Why
- Ronaldo said his decision followed Jesus’s press conference and a conversation with Proença, but he did not disclose the further reasons.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Account
Jorge Jesus’s Account
Reason for departure
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Account
Ronaldo said he left after the coach’s press conference and a conversation with the federation president, promising to reveal the reasons later.
Jorge Jesus’s Account
Jesus said there was no dispute between them and that media attention had forced discussion of an issue he believed did not exist.
Training status
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Account
Ronaldo missed the reported final team session after working individually in the gym during the preceding days.
Jorge Jesus’s Account
Jesus said Ronaldo had not refused to train, commonly worked separately after matches, and was expected to train on the fourth day.
Selection against Norway
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Account
Ronaldo’s unused substitute appearance and lengthy warm-up preceded his departure and were associated with reports of frustration.
Jorge Jesus’s Account
Jesus said he had told Ronaldo he might play but ultimately chose not to use him, acknowledging that any player would be unhappy while maintaining that selection decisions were his responsibility.
International future
Cristiano Ronaldo’s Account
Ronaldo’s departure and promise to reveal the truth later renewed speculation that he could leave international football.
Jorge Jesus’s Account
Jesus continued to describe Ronaldo as available if Portugal needed him, while Ronaldo’s statement did not announce retirement.
- Competition
- UEFA Nations League
- Upcoming match
- Denmark was scheduled to host Portugal at Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium.
- Group position
- Portugal was reported to lead Group A4 with six points from two matches.
- Recent result
- Portugal defeated Norway 2-1, with Gonçalo Ramos scoring the winning goal.
- Ronaldo’s recent role
- He was an unused substitute against Norway after starting against Wales and being taken off during that match.
- International record
- Ronaldo was described as Portugal’s leading scorer with 146 goals and most-capped player with 234 appearances.
- Federation response
- The Portuguese Football Federation said preparations would continue with the remaining 24 squad members.
Sources
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