Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence, accuses Jorge Jesus of breaking his word

Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence. In a statement released on Monday, the 41-year-old forward looks back on his departure from Portugal's training camp and takes aim at his head coach, Jorge Jesus. According to several Spanish and Portuguese media outlets, including AS and zerozero, the Al-Nassr player claims the coach "broke his word."

A departure after a match against Norway

The Portuguese international had left the national team gathering after a clash with Jorge Jesus. According to Estadio Deportivo, the coach had him warm up without bringing him on during the match against Norway. A decision that did not sit well with the player, who then decided to leave. Brazilian daily Placar mentions a "long text" in which the player details the behind-the-scenes of the crisis.

"He broke his word to me twice"

In his statement, Cristiano Ronaldo explains the reasons for his actions. Portuguese site zerozero reports that the player says: "Jorge Jesus broke his word to me twice." A phrase picked up by several media outlets, such as AS, which headlines that the coach "broke his word." The player also apologises to the fans for his attitude after the match, according to ElDesmarque.

A door left open for a return

While Cristiano Ronaldo has left the national team, Jorge Jesus is said to have left the door open for his return. According to ElDesmarque, the head coach reportedly said the player "must decide." This information, reported by the Spanish outlet, has not been confirmed by other sources in the matter. Cristiano Ronaldo's statement comes after several days of silence, as the Portugal team continues its international campaign.