CRISTIANO RONALDO LEAVES PORTUGAL CAMP AMID GROWING TENSIONS
Cristiano Ronaldo has unexpectedly left the Portugal national team’s training camp in Copenhagen, creating fresh uncertainty around his immediate international future. The 41-year-old Portugal captain departed the squad ahead of the country’s UEFA Nations League meeting with Denmark after developments involving head coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo’s exit came shortly after Jesus confirmed that the veteran forward would not start the upcoming match. Ronaldo announced his decision through social media, explaining that he had spoken with Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença before leaving the camp. He said he would explain the reasons for his departure at a later time, while wishing Portugal and his teammates success. The Portuguese Football Federation subsequently confirmed that Ronaldo had left the camp. The federation said preparations for the upcoming fixtures would continue with the remaining players. WHAT LED TO RONALDO'S DEPARTURE? The...