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Cristiano Ronaldo 'betrayal' addressed after Portugal squad exit

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Press Association Sport. (2026, October 2). Cristiano Ronaldo 'betrayal' addressed after Portugal squad exit. Evening Standard. https://www.standard.co.uk/sport/football/cristiano-ronaldo-portugal-squad-exit-betrayal-jorge-jesus-b1299260.html

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On Wednesday, Cristiano Ronaldo abruptly left the Portugal national team's training camp in Copenhagen ahead of their UEFA Nations League match against Denmark. In an Instagram statement, Ronaldo said he decided to leave after discussing his situation with Jorge Jesus, the coach, and Pedro Proenca, the President of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF). The FPF’s disciplinary code could see him face a ban from one to six months if found to have unjustifiably abandoned training or matches. Despite Ronaldo's absence, Portugal won against Denmark 4-2 on Thursday without their star player. Coach Jesus later stated he would welcome Ronaldo back should the player wish to return for future games.

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The former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward announced on Instagram on Wednesday that he had left the training camp after discussions with Portuguese Football Federation present Pedro Proenca. asserted

he → announce → Proenca

Following Ronaldo’s departure, his sister, Elma Aveiro, wrote on social media: "Betrayal is a dish best served cold." asserted

Betrayal → follow → media

Meanwhile, Portugal returned to action with a 4-2 win over Denmark on Thursday, a third straight win that keeps them top of Group A4 and Jesus is determined to focus on their next game against Norway on Sunday. asserted

Jesus → return → Sunday

There’s nothing that should stop the group from being with me,” Jesus told Sport TV, in quotes reported on Sapo when asked about whether he feels the group is with him after the Ronaldo case. asserted

group → ’ → case

“I understand the question. asserted

I → understand → question

The important thing is what we have to do. asserted

we → have → what

The things that happen don’t separate the group, they haven’t separated us and they won’t separate us.” asserted

they → happen → us

Asked if he would accept Ronaldo back if he wanted to return, Jesus said post-match: “A high-quality victory, with four goals, a top-level performance. asserted

Jesus → ask → goals

It can’t be overlooked, it’s more important than everything that happened. asserted

that → overlook → everything

“That’s what I want to focus on. asserted

I → ’ → what

Returning to Portugal, the people will fight at the Dragao stadium.” asserted

people → return → stadium

Cristiano Ronaldo 'betrayal' addressed after Portugal squad exit

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