Cristiano Ronaldo abruptly left Portugal’s training camp in Copenhagen on Wednesday, one day before the team was due to face Denmark in the Nations League. His departure came after coach Jorge Jesus acknowledged tensions between them at a press conference.
Ronaldo said on Instagram that he made the decision after the press conference and a conversation with Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) officials. The 41-year-old forward’s exit has cast doubt on his international future.
Ronaldo’s departure follows press conference
Jesus had publicly acknowledged tensions between the pair, according to the reported account of the press conference. Ronaldo later said he decided to leave after the event and speaking with FPF officials.
Portugal were scheduled to play Denmark in the Nations League on Thursday, a day after Ronaldo left the camp.
Questions over Ronaldo’s international future
The sudden departure has prompted uncertainty about Ronaldo’s future with Portugal. He has not yet provided further details about his decision, and the summary of his Instagram post says he will reveal the reason when the time comes.
