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Ronaldo apologizes for leaving the selection after “absolute breach of trust” in Jesus. Read the statement

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Cristiano Ronaldo publicly apologized to Portugal's national team after abandoning the squad following a reported 'absolute breakdown of trust' with coach Jorge Jesus. He stated he would compete for the team if physically fit and offered to play in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, though he declined a specific request to play 30 minutes during a match against Norway. The incident occurred in late September 2026, with Ronaldo later meeting with the coach and Simão Coutinho to resolve the situation. The evidence is limited to the provided text, which contains no additional background context or further details about the team's performance or the broader implications of the resignation.

Key points

• Ronaldo publicly apologized to Portugal's national team for abandoning the squad after a reported 'absolute breakdown of trust' with coach Jorge Jesus.
• Ronaldo stated he would compete for the team if physically fit and offered to play in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers, though he declined a specific request to play 30 minutes during a match against Norway.

Context

The incident occurred in late September 2026, with Ronaldo later meeting with the coach and Simão Coutinho to resolve the situation. The evidence is limited to the provided text, which contains no additional background context or further details about the team's performance or the broader implications of the resignation.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to the provided text, which contains no additional background context or further details about the team's performance or the broader implications of the resignation. No specific dates beyond the reported incident are confirmed, and the text does not provide details about the team's performance or the broader implications of the resignation.

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