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Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp before Denmark
Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal’s camp before Denmark, promising a later explanation after being left out of selection plans.
What happened
Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal’s training camp in Copenhagen after coach Jorge Jesus’s news conference and a conversation with the federation president. Ronaldo said he would later explain his reasons. Jesus had confirmed Ronaldo would not play against Norway or Denmark; Portugal now faces Denmark without its captain.
Numbers
- 2–1Portugal’s win over Norway — Ronaldo was unused substitute
- 2003Ronaldo made Portugal debut — His national-team career began
- 1 OctPortugal face Denmark in Nations League — Ronaldo will not play
Questions
- Does he miss the Denmark match?
- Yes. Portugal will play without him, with Jesus announcing Gonçalo Ramos as the planned starter and Ronaldo only a possible substitute.
- What preceded his departure?
- Ronaldo was an unused substitute in the Norway win and then missed training with teammates who had not played.
- What did Jesus deny?
- Earlier that day, Jesus denied any incident with Ronaldo, without giving a detailed public account of their discussions.
- How long has Ronaldo represented Portugal?
- He made his Portugal debut in 2003, placing the episode late in a national-team career that began long before this coach.
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The catch
Ronaldo has not publicly explained his reasons, and coverage provides no detailed account of the conversation.