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Five pages of a long statement where Cristiano Ronaldo wanted to recount, with all the details, everything that happened from the end of the World Cup 2026 until the night he left the national team's concentration in Copenhagen. #CristianoRonaldo #JorgeJesus #SeleçãoPortuguesa (translated)

According to the Sports Cabin, Jorge Jesus stated that after reading the statement, he would go to the Federation to work and think about the team and the Portuguese national team, as he did every day. He added that he had nothing more to say. https://t.co/PiZSGlLNYB #JorgeJesus #SeleçãoPortuguesa #Futebol (translated)

Cristiano Ronaldo breaks the silence, apologizing for leaving the national team's training camp and revealing unfulfilled promises by Jorge Jesus, while facing possible sanctions from the Portuguese Football Federation. #CristianoRonaldo #SeleçãoPortuguesa #JorgeJesus (translated)

Cristiano Ronaldo stated, in a statement published on October 6, 2026, that he decided to leave the Portuguese national team camp after the coach, according to him, did not uphold an agreement regarding his participation in a match in Norway. He said he agreed to play for 30 minutes, went to warm up at halftime, but never got to enter. He also apologized for not greeting the fans after the match. Ronaldo recounted that, after the 2026 World Cup, he prepared a farewell letter and that the president of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) asked him to consider continuing. He said he supported the choice of the current coach, and that the coach proposed he play the first and last game, with rotations, and not travel to Norway and Denmark. Ronaldo stated that he refused to stay in Portugal and that the coach agreed. According to the player, the coach initially maintained the plan agreed upon in a conversation at his house, along with Simão Coutinho, the sports director of Al Nassr. Ronaldo said that he agreed to be substituted in a game in Alvalade without protesting and passed the captain's armband to Bruno Fernandes. Regarding the match in Norway, he said he expected to play again only at the Dragão but accepted the offer to come in for 30 minutes. Ronaldo said that, 48 hours later, he arranged with the coach for him to explain at a press conference that the plan had been his initiative and that he had made a mistake by having him warm up without using him. He added that, at the coach's request, a document was prepared with Simão Coutinho and Tiago Craveiro, validated by him and submitted to the coach. According to Ronaldo, the notes acknowledged that he accepted the plan and was loyal and professional but did not include an apology. The player stated that this was the second time the coach had failed to keep his word and that he decided to leave the camp because he felt trust was broken. He said that, on the morning of the conference, the president of the FPF and the coach assured him that his place on the team was still secure. Ronaldo took full responsibility for leaving the camp, apologized to his teammates and the Portuguese fans, and declared that the FPF should evaluate and punish the act, without mitigation, also considering his role as captain. Ronaldo added that there could be one or more farewell matches, but he associated the national team with competition. He said that after serving any suspension that might be imposed on him, he would be available to play and fight for victories if he was physically well and playing for the club. He also recalled that he stayed in a camp after learning of his father's death, until finishing the next game. #CristianoRonaldo #SeleçãoPortuguesa #Futebol (translated)

The Planet of Football reported, citing ESPN Brazil and journalist Bruno Andrade, that Cristiano Ronaldo did not intend to return to the Portuguese national team while Jorge Jesus was the coach. According to the publication, the player was upset about not receiving a public apology, although Jesus claimed behind the scenes that this was not part of the agreement between the two. The publication reported that Ronaldo and Jesus had prepared remarks for the press conference after the striker did not take the field against Norway. The material included praise for Ronaldo, the statement that the coach counted on him for the future, and acknowledgment of his influence on the team, but it did not include an apology. Jesus would have followed the agreement, but Ronaldo was still expecting the apology, and the attempt at reconciliation did not progress. According to the account, there was an intention to hold a meeting that week to resolve the impasse and finalize the player's return, who remained frustrated and feeling betrayed. #CristianoRonaldo #SeleçãoPortuguesa #JorgeJesus (translated)

Jorge Jesus said Cristiano Ronaldo would be called up for the next international break if he wanted to return. He added that the decision was Ronaldo’s and that he was ready to select him if he played for Al Nassr. https://t.co/jP9fsBegHq #CristianoRonaldo #JorgeJesus #SeleçãoPortuguesa #PT (translated)

Jorge Jesus, national football coach, emphasizes the importance of Cristiano Ronaldo as a symbol of Portugal, but focuses on the preparation of the national team for the match against Norway, promising to address questions about Ronaldo after the game. #CristianoRonaldo #SeleçãoPortuguesa #JorgeJesus (translated)

Ronaldo could have a place in this Selection. The truth is that there are not many Portuguese strikers and there is no one with the experience and leadership that he could bring. But this case made it clear that he is not the leader that Portugal needs. The truth is stark and raw: he is not missed. It's a shame that he leaves this way. Completely opposite to the way Messi leaves Argentina. It was literally what he wanted. I think this departure is not even good for him. It's hard to understand. With time, everything will pass. #Ronaldo #SeleçãoPortuguesa #Futebol (translated)