Portugal. Cristiano Ronaldo has now revealed the entire reason behind his absence from the national team camp. He says that despite the agreement reached in private conversation with coach George Jesus, some things were not kept publicly as decided. Due to this, the dispute between the two increased and Ronaldo decided to leave the team camp.
Controversy started from the match against Norway
The controversy started with the match against Norway. According to Ronaldo, earlier keeping his fitness in mind it was decided that he would not play in the matches against Norway and Denmark. He was later expected to play about 30 minutes in the Norway match and warmed up before going on the field, but in the end he did not get a chance to play. Ronaldo called it a broken promise made by the coach.
Public clarification was agreed with the coach
According to Ronaldo, this was followed by a meeting with Jorge Jesus, in which Portuguese football officials and representatives of Ronaldo’s club were also present. An eight-point clarification was reportedly agreed upon in this conversation. In this, it was to be made clear that Ronaldo had not put any pressure on him to play and he had respected the coach’s decisions. Besides, the situation of not being fielded after warm-up also had to be clarified.
Ronaldo left the camp after the press conference
Ronaldo says that the press conference did not reflect the personal conversation between him and Jesus. He saw this as a second broken promise and left the national team camp without waiting for any further controversy. However, George Jesus has denied the agreement stated by Ronaldo.
Ronaldo also admitted his mistake
Ronaldo has also accepted responsibility for the decision to leave the camp. He apologized for not greeting the fans and leaving his teammates after the Norway match. He also said that he would accept whatever action the Portuguese Football Federation took regarding his behaviour.
Did not close the way to play for the national team
Despite the controversy, Ronaldo has made it clear that his desire to play for Portugal has not ended. He says that if he remains physically fit, continues to perform well for his club and serves any possible punishment, he will be available for the national team in the future.
