Portugal coach Jorge Jesus emphasized that the issue of Cristiano Ronaldo, the national team captain, leaving the camp is currently closed, confirming that any discussion on this matter will take place after the match.
Cristiano Ronaldo
Club: Al-Nassr
Portugal is currently facing Denmark in the third round of Group D matches in the UEFA Nations League.
Jesus told reporters: "At present, Cristiano Ronaldo has become a closed subject."
He continued, "We will have time to discuss this matter after the Denmark match."
Cristiano Ronaldo left the Portugal national team camp yesterday, Wednesday, following a press conference by Portugal coach Jorge Jesus.
The Portuguese channel SIC Notícias reported that Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro attempted to resolve the crisis involving Cristiano Ronaldo.
The report revealed that on Wednesday, Montenegro spoke by phone with Pedro Proença, president of the Portuguese Football Federation, and Jorge Jesus, the national team coach, as well as Cristiano Ronaldo, in an attempt to resolve the crisis.
According to the report, Pedro Proença, president of the Portuguese Football Federation, received a call from the Prime Minister, who requested to speak with Jorge Jesus to learn the details of the crisis.
The report added that Luis Montenegro also spoke with Cristiano Ronaldo.
Portugal tops Group D with 6 points, which includes Denmark, Norway, and Wales.
Ronaldo played against Wales in the first round in a match that ended with a 1-0 victory for Portugal.
He missed the match against Norway in the second round of the group stage, which ended with a 2-1 victory for Portugal.
