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Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal national team after spat with manager

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 30, 2026, 7:17 PM

Last updated Sep 30, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal national team after spat with manager

Summary

Cristiano Ronaldo has departed from the Portugal national team amid a disagreement with manager Jorge Jesus. The conflict arose after Ronaldo was an unused substitute in Portugal's recent 2-1 victory over Norway on September 27. Following a press conference where Jesus denied any rift, Ronaldo announced his decision to leave via Instagram, stating he would explain the reasons later. Portugal prepares for upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Denmark on October 1 and Norway on October 4 without him.

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By the Numbers

•Ronaldo leaves during international window after disagreement with Jesus.
•He was an unused substitute in a recent 2-1 win over Norway.
•Jesus insists there is no rift, citing a coaching decision.
•Ronaldo plans to explain his reasons for leaving in the future.
•Portugal faces Denmark on October 1 and Norway on October 4.

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What they're saying

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Cristiano Ronaldo was expected to get along with new Portugal manager Jorge Jesus, but instead has departed from camp after a spat with the coach.
— Yahoo Sports

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