Ronaldo apologises for Portugal walkout; says Jesus broke promise

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: Al Jazeera

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Cristiano Ronaldo accuses Portugal coach Jorge Jesus of broken promises, but leaves international return open.

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  • Reported by Al Jazeera and published Tue, 06 Oct 2026 23:56:14 UTC.

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  1. Protests sweep France, as student walkouts tap into public discontent

  2. Ronaldo apologises for Portugal walkout; says Jesus broke promise

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