: Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo absent from training ahead of Denmark
: Cristiano Ronaldo was absent from Portugal's training session in Malmö, two days before the Nations League match against Denmark, according to several Portuguese media outlets and Foot Mercato.
: The Portuguese national team prepared for their upcoming Nations League match in Malmö, Sweden. Cristiano Ronaldo (41) missed the training session, according to Foot Mercato. Several Portuguese media outlets confirm this absence.
Three absentees on the Portuguese side
According to zerozero, Cristiano Ronaldo, João Félix, and Francisco Conceição were absent from Tuesday's training. The outlet mentions "headaches" for manager Jorge Jesus. Bola na Rede provides a slightly different list: Cristiano Ronaldo, João Félix, and Nuno Mendes did not take to the pitch with their teammates. A Bola and Maisfutebol also indicate that Cristiano Ronaldo was absent at the start of the session.
The federation explains
The Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) explained Cristiano Ronaldo's absence, reports Record. The content of this explanation is not detailed in the available sources. The reasons for the other players' absences are not specified either.
Next deadline
Portugal faces Denmark in two days, as part of the Nations League. Cristiano Ronaldo's participation in this match remains uncertain, as do those of João Félix, Francisco Conceição, and Nuno Mendes, according to the media.
