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Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo controversy rumbles on

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: France 24
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What happened

The controversy between Cristiano Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus continues, following the lengthy statement released by the forward on Tuesday.

Ronaldo explained his decision to leave the Portugal squad and accused his coach of breaking his word.

Key facts

  • Reported by France 24 and published Thu, 08 Oct 2026 05:35:09 UTC.

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