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Cristiano Ronaldo Departs Portugal Camp Amidst Frustration

October 1, 2026Diego Herrera1 мин

Cristiano Ronaldo, a Real Madrid legend, has reportedly left the Portuguese national team's camp. This follows his visible frustration at not being substituted into the game against Norway in the Nations League. The 41-year-old forward appeared visibly unhappy at the final whistle, despite Portugal's 2-1 victory.

Earlier, Portugal's coach, Jorge Jesus, stated that Ronaldo had not refused to train and that there were no issues, quoting the player as saying, "If you want me to play, I’ll play. If you want me to sit on the bench, I will. If you want me in the stands, I will."

However, reports from Marca indicate that Ronaldo has now left the camp. He is expected to depart for Madrid on his private plane shortly after his coach's comments. At 41, this situation could signal an abrupt and contentious end to the five-time Ballon d'Or winner's celebrated career with his national team.