Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 04:28am on 01 Oct 2026,Thursday Sports
Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s national team training camp in Copenhagen, sparking controversy ahead of the Nations Cup. Ronaldo said he made the decision after speaking with Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proenca and following the national team coach’s press conference. He promised to reveal the truth about the reasons behind his departure at the appropriate time. European media have reported details involving Ronaldo, Portugal manager Jorge Jesus and the federation president, reigniting debate over the veteran forward’s position within the national setup and his relationship with the coaching staff. The controversy reportedly began during Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match against Norway, when Ronaldo remained on the bench throughout despite warming up. Goncalo Ramos scored the winning goal. (PC: X)
