Cristiano Ronaldo left pre-match training for the Denmark game due to a conflict with new head coach Jorge Jesus.
He said, “I have decided to leave the national team training camp,” and announced that he would later explain the reasons for his departure in detail to the Portuguese people.
The 41-year-old forward Ronaldo expressed strong dissatisfaction with new head coach Jorge Jesus's player selection policy.
Coach Jesus once again mentioned Ronaldo's absence at the pre-match press conference for the Denmark game, citing his physical condition and match frequency during his time in Saudi Arabia.
The coach also emphasized that the same rules must apply to all players in the team, showing a firm stance on his decision.
Several media outlets are analyzing that Ronaldo's premature departure effectively signals the end of his national team career.
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