Archive · 1 Oct 2026
Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp Before Denmark Nations League Clash
Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal’s football camp before a match against Denmark.
He had not played in Portugal’s earlier 2-1 win over Norway.
He also did not train with the rest of the team.
Ronaldo spoke with Portuguese Football Federation President Pedro Proença before leaving.
Ronaldo said he would explain the reasons later.
Portugal’s officials said the team would continue preparing for the match.
Coach Jorge Jesus said it was not the right time for Ronaldo to come onto the field against Norway.
The Denmark-Portugal game is scheduled for October 2, 2026, in Copenhagen.
Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal’s national-team camp ahead of its Nations League match against Denmark.
He had remained on the bench during Portugal’s 2-1 victory over Norway and did not train with the squad.
Ronaldo said he made the decision after speaking with Portuguese Football Federation President Pedro Proença.
He promised to explain later the reasons that motivated his departure from the national team.
Portugal officials said preparations would continue, while coach Jorge Jesus said it was not the right moment for Ronaldo to enter against Norway.
- Who
- Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal coach Jorge Jesus, and Portuguese Football Federation President Pedro Proença.
- What
- Ronaldo left Portugal’s national-team camp before the UEFA Nations League match against Denmark and said he would later explain why.
- When
- Ronaldo left ahead of the Denmark match, scheduled for October 2, 2026, with kickoff at 12:15 AM IST.
- Where
- Portugal’s camp in Copenhagen; the match is scheduled for Parken Stadium in Copenhagen.
- Why
- Ronaldo said his departure followed the national-team coach’s press conference and a conversation with the federation president, but he has not yet disclosed the specific reasons.
Ronaldo’s Account
Portugal Officials’ Account
Reason for departure
Ronaldo’s Account
Ronaldo said he decided to leave after the coach’s press conference and a conversation with federation president Pedro Proença, promising to reveal the reasons later.
Portugal Officials’ Account
Proença confirmed the departure and said the delegation remained focused on its upcoming commitments and objectives, without publicly detailing the reasons.
Ronaldo’s absence against Norway
Ronaldo’s Account
Ronaldo was absent from the action and did not enter the match during Portugal’s 2-1 victory over Norway.
Portugal Officials’ Account
Coach Jorge Jesus said it was not the right moment for Ronaldo to come on.
- Player
- Cristiano Ronaldo
- National team
- Portugal
- Upcoming match
- Denmark vs. Portugal in the UEFA Nations League
- Match venue
- Parken Stadium, Copenhagen
- Match date
- October 2, 2026
- Kickoff
- 12:15 AM IST
- Previous result
- Portugal defeated Norway 2-1