Unused sub Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal national team
Cristiano Ronaldo has left the Portugal national team camp following a disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus. The 41-year-old forward, who recently vowed to pursue 1,000 career goals, promised to reveal the reasons for his departure in the future.
Why it matters
Ronaldo is one of the most recognizable athletes globally, and his relationship with national team management is a significant topic in international football media.
Cristiano Ronaldo’s bizarre U-turn on his national team future may have gone back into its intended lane.
It was reported this summer that the Portuguese living legend was set to play his last international match for his national team this international break but he changed his mind after a conversation with new head coach Jorge Jesus, vowing to lead a new generation as he pursues 1000 career goals with Saudi Arabian side Al Nassr.
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Ronaldo, 41, took seven shots but failed to score in a 1-0 win over Wales in the first UEFA Nations League match of the international break but was not brought into the second game as Portugal won 2-1 in Norway on Sunday behind goals from Joao Felix and Goncalo Ramos.
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