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Ronaldo misses Portugal training after Jesus denies rift - Reuters

Ronaldo misses Portugal training after Jesus denies rift Reuters

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Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41‑year‑old Al‑Nassr forward and captain of Portugal, missed the team’s training session on Tuesday and was not included in the squad that beat Norway 2‑1 in Oslo on Sunday. The Portuguese side secured the victory without him, and after the final whistle Ronaldo went directly to the changing rooms instead of joining his teammates in greeting the visiting fans.

Following the Norway match, reports emerged that Ronaldo was unhappy with the manager, prompting speculation about a possible rift. The coach, Jorge Jesus, rejected those claims, stating that there was “no incident whatsoever.” He explained that he had informed Ronaldo before the game that he would not start, although he might be introduced later, and ultimately decided not to bring the striker on.

Jesus also addressed the training absence, clarifying that Ronaldo did not refuse to train on Tuesday. Instead, the player was assigned individual exercises focused on mobility and strengthening. The coach said Ronaldo was expected to resume normal training on Wednesday.

Ahead of Portugal’s Nations League encounter with Denmark on Thursday, Ronaldo remained a doubt for the match. He did not appear on the pitch in Denmark, and Portuguese media released video showing him leaving Parken Stadium accompanied by two members of the backroom staff.

The coach reiterated that the situation did not constitute a dispute, emphasizing that any player would be dissatisfied after spending time warming up only to remain unused, and that the matter would not be “made a fuss about.” Portugal will face Denmark later this week with Ronaldo’s participation still uncertain.

T.A.M synthesised this read from Reuters (via Google News), BBC Sport, Al Jazeera, India Today, since the primary outlet was thin or region-locked.
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97 Reuters (via Google News) ★ most authoritative citation

Ronaldo misses Portugal training after Jesus denies rift - Reuters

Ronaldo misses Portugal training after Jesus denies rift Reuters

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90 BBC Sport

No rift with Ronaldo, says Portugal coach Jesus

Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus says there is no rift with captain Cristiano Ronaldo following claims the five-time Ballon d'Or winner had refused to train.

2 hours ago
87 Al Jazeera

Cristiano Ronaldo misses Portugal training as coach Jorge Jesus denies rift

Ronaldo did not play in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Norway ‌on Sunday and is now a doubt for the game against Denmark.

2 hours ago
78 India Today

Cristiano Ronaldo misses Portugal training after coach Jorge Jesus denies rift

Cristiano Ronaldo misses Portugal training after coach Jorge Jesus denies rift

2 hours ago

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