Cristiano Ronaldo Statement in Full as Portugal Superstar Slams Jorge Jesus Treatment
Ronaldo said the coach broke his word after a 30-minute promise was not kept and he left to avoid harming the squad.
- On Tuesday, October 6, 2026, soccer star Ronaldo left Portugal's national team training camp, issuing a 1,740-word statement accusing Head Coach Jorge Jesus of a "breach of trust" regarding his playing time.
- The 41-year-old Ronaldo said tensions began after the 72-year-old Jesus succeeded Roberto Martinez in July, escalating when the coach failed to keep his word about playing Ronaldo for 30 minutes during the September 27 match against Norway.
- Ronaldo approached Jesus two days after the match for a "very frank" conversation, but later claimed the coach displayed "an aggressiveness I believe I did not deserve" during the September 30 press conference.
- "I also owe an apology to my National Team teammates for having left the camp," Ronaldo wrote, adding that he felt his continued presence would harm the group if he could not be useful.
- Despite the conflict, Ronaldo stated he is not retiring, promising fans and the Portuguese people that he will return for farewell matches if he remains physically well and continues playing for his club.
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Cristiano Ronaldo statement in full as Portugal superstar slams Jorge Jesus treatment
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