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Ronaldo apologizes for leaving the selection after “absolute breach of confidence in Jesus’ word”. Read the statement in full

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Briefings

Cristiano Ronaldo apologized to Portugal's national team after abandoning the squad following a reported breakdown of trust with coach Jorge Jesus. He clarified that he had promised to compete and win, but ultimately chose to focus on his club business and physical recovery, citing the coach's broken promise as the cause. The incident occurred during the preparation for the Group A4 Nations League match against Denmark and Norway, with Ronaldo later agreeing to a full interview with the coach and Simão Coutinho to resolve the situation.

Key points

• Ronaldo explicitly stated he abandoned the national team to compete and win for his club, asserting that the coach's broken promise was the reason for his departure.
• Ronaldo acknowledged that while he did not play in the scheduled match, he remained available for the upcoming game against the Dragão after the coach agreed to a full interview.

Context

The incident occurred during the preparation for the Group A4 Nations League match against Denmark and Norway, with Ronaldo later agreeing to a full interview with the coach and Simão Coutinho to resolve the situation.

Limitations

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