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Ronaldo Will Decide Whether to Return to Portugal’s National Team
Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal’s team camp last week.
He had not played in the win over Norway and was told he would not start against Denmark.
Portugal’s coach, Jorge Jesus, says Ronaldo can come back if he wants to.
Jesus says Ronaldo should decide how he wants to finish his time with the national team.
Portugal won against Denmark and Norway without him.
Those wins helped Portugal reach the Nations League quarter-finals.
Federation president Pedro Proenca said Ronaldo is still part of the team’s plans.
Ronaldo has said he will explain why he left later.
Portugal coach Jorge Jesus said Cristiano Ronaldo can return if he chooses.
Ronaldo left the squad after being benched against Norway and learning he would not start against Denmark.
Ronaldo said he would explain his reasons for leaving in due course.
Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 and Norway 2-1 without Ronaldo, securing a Nations League quarter-final place.
Football federation president Pedro Proenca called the episode a misunderstanding and said Ronaldo remains part of the team’s plans.
- Who
- Cristiano Ronaldo, Portugal coach Jorge Jesus, and Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proenca.
- What
- Jesus said Ronaldo can return to Portugal’s national team if he decides to.
- Where
- Portugal’s national team camp and its Nations League matches against Norway and Denmark.
- When
- Jesus spoke after Portugal’s 2-1 Nations League win over Norway on Sunday; Ronaldo had left the squad the previous week.
- Why
- Ronaldo left after being an unused substitute against Norway and learning he would not start against Denmark; he has not yet explained his reasons.
Key facts
- Portugal’s results without Ronaldo
- Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 and Norway 2-1.
- Tournament progress
- The wins secured Portugal a place in the Nations League quarter-finals.
- Ronaldo’s international record
- 146 goals in 234 appearances; Portugal’s record scorer and most-capped player.
- Coach’s position
- Jorge Jesus said Ronaldo would decide whether he returns.
- Federation president’s position
- Pedro Proenca described the departure as a misunderstanding and said Ronaldo remained part of the team’s plans.
- Portugal’s next listed fixtures
- Portugal are due to host Denmark on November 14 and visit Wales three days later.
Quotes
Pedro Proenca
President of the Portuguese Football Federation
“If he wants to, he'll return to the national team. We can talk before the next call-up, but Cris is the one who's going to decide.”
rediff.com
“He's the one who should decide how he wants to end his time with the national team.”
rediff.com
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