Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal national team camp amid bench controversy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 6, 2026, 1:20 AM
Last updated Oct 6, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo has announced his departure from the Portugal national team camp following a match against Norway where he did not play. The decision came after discussions with Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proenca and national team head coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo stated he would reveal the full reasons for his departure in the future. Despite not participating in Portugal's recent match, which ended in a 2-1 victory over Norway, he urged his supporters to remain faithful to the team ahead of the upcoming game against Denmark.
- •Ronaldo left after not playing in the 2-1 win over Norway.
- •He discussed his departure with federation president Proenca.
- •Coach Jorgue Jesus confirmed a pre-agreed decision not to play Ronaldo.
- •Ronaldo plans to reveal more about his departure later.
- •Portugal is set to face Denmark in their next match.
- 1:20 AMYahoo Sports — Cristiano Ronaldo Announces Decision to Exit Portugal Squad Camp
"The 41-year-old walks away after remaining on the bench for Sunday's match against Norway.
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