Jose Mourinho denies comments about Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal Federation

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Last updated Oct 2, 2026

Jose Mourinho denies comments about Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal Federation
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Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has dismissed rumors of comments regarding Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portuguese Football Federation. Mourinho clarified his stance, stating, "Too many fake news on my comments about Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portuguese Federation. I did not make any comments." The controversy arose amid significant changes in the Portuguese national team, particularly with Jorge Jesus taking over as coach and his fallout with Ronaldo. Mourinho, who has a history with Ronaldo from their time at Real Madrid, emphasized the need to focus on his current responsibilities at Madrid during the international break.

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  • •Mourinho refuted speculation about Ronaldo and the Portuguese Federation.
  • •Portugal has seen coaching changes with Jorge Jesus now in charge.
  • •Mourinho wants to shift focus back to Real Madrid amid distractions.
  • •He has a history with Ronaldo from 2010 to 2013 at Real Madrid.
  • •Madrid is dealing with pressure to close the gap on Barcelona.
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  • 6:55 AMYahoo Sports — Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho denies making comments about Cristiano Ronaldo and Portuguese Federation: ‘Too many fake news’
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Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has moved quickly to shut down chatter about his comments with regard to Cristiano Ronaldo and the Portuguese Football Federation.Portugal have undergone a significan...

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