Ronaldo did not play in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Norway on Sunday and will now miss the game against Denmark.Cristiano Ronaldo confirmed on Wednesday that he had left Portugal’s training camp after a turbulent few hours in Copenhagen, amid reports of a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus, on the eve of their Nations League match against Denmark.“Following the national team manager’s press conference, and after a conversation with the President of the Portuguese Football Federation, I have decided to leave the national team’s training camp,” Ronaldo wrote on Instagram, adding that he would tell Portuguese fans “the truth about the reasons behind my departure” in due course.The Portugal squad later arrived at their hotel without Ronaldo and without Jesus, with the whereabouts of both still unknown.Earlier on Wednesday, Jesus denied Ronaldo had refused to train as the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) confirmed the forward did not take part in the team’s final session before Thursday’s game.Portuguese newspaper A Bola posted a video that appeared to show Ronaldo leaving Copenhagen’s Parken Stadium in a FPF vehicle. A Bola reported that Ronaldo left shortly after Jesus had said the 41-year-old would take part in the session.Spanish sports media outlet Marca reported that Ronaldo intended to board a private flight to Madrid in the coming hours.Ronaldo did not play in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Norway on Sunday after Jesus told him he would come off the bench but ultimately decided against bringing him on.He then worked in the gym rather than training with the rest of the squad on Monday and Tuesday, despite not being injured.
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Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp amid reports of rift with coach Jorge Jesus
Ronaldo did not play in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Norway on Sunday and will now miss the game against Denmark.
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