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Portugal coach says door open for Ronaldo return
Jorge Jesus responded to Cristiano Ronaldo's accusations of broken promises by saying he remains available for selection.
Portugal coach says door open for Ronaldo return after player accused him of broken promises and left camp.
- Ronaldo accused Jesus of breaking his word twice
- Jesus denied making any agreement with Ronaldo
- Jesus said the door is open for Ronaldo's return
- Ronaldo left Portugal training camp on 6 October
- Ronaldo departed from Copenhagen before Denmark match
What's new
- Jorge Jesus denied making any agreement with Ronaldo
- Jesus said the door is open for Ronaldo's return to the national team
- Ronaldo left the Portugal training camp on 6 October
- Ronaldo departed from Copenhagen before the Nations League match against Denmark
Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus said the door remains open for Cristiano Ronaldo's return to the national team after the forward accused him of breaking his word twice and left the training camp in Copenhagen on 6 October.21
Ronaldo's accusations
Ronaldo claimed Jesus broke his promise on two occasions, citing an understanding that he would skip the Norway and Denmark games to manage his fitness, and noted that an eight-point document had been drafted indicating he never sought playing time.1
He further stated that he remained available for selection even after any disciplinary action and chose to depart the training camp ahead of any additional broken promises.1
Jesus's response
Jesus denied having made any agreement with Ronaldo, yet emphasized that the door remains open for the player’s return to the national team.12
The Portuguese Football Federation did not provide an immediate response to a request for comment regarding the matter.1
Why it matters
The situation highlights ongoing tensions between Portugal's star player and head coach ahead of international competitions, affecting team selection and preparation.2
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