Cristiano Ronaldo speaks out after leaving Portugal camp

According to Le Figaro and L'Equipe, Cristiano Ronaldo has spoken out after leaving the Portugal training camp, accusing the coach of not keeping his word.

Cristiano Ronaldo, football player

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Cristiano Ronaldo explained his abrupt departure from the Portugal camp. According to L'Equipe, he said: "The coach didn't keep his word." Le Figaro repeats the same quote, reporting that the player has broken his silence following his departure.

The two media report that the player accuses the coach of failing to honor an engagement. No additional detail is provided on the circumstances of this departure.

Sources

  1. Le Figaro«Le sélectionneur n’a pas tenu sa parole» : après son départ du rassemblement portugais, Cristiano Ronaldo sort du silence (new window)lefigaro.fr
  2. L’ÉquipeCristiano Ronaldo explique son départ précipité du rassemblement du Portugal : « Le sélectionneur n'a pas tenu parole » (new window)lequipe.fr