Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after Jorge Jesus clash

Cristiano Ronaldo has left the Portugal squad camp, according to several media outlets, after a clash with manager Jorge Jesus. The 41-year-old forward reportedly left the camp in Malmö ahead of the Nations League match against Denmark, scheduled for Thursday.

A departure after a press conference

Ronaldo's exit came after Jorge Jesus's press conference, in which the coach said there were no more tensions, according to Voetbalprimeur. The player then skipped the day's training session and announced his departure, reports Maxifoot. RMC Sport quotes Ronaldo as saying, "I have decided to leave the training camp." L'Équipe reports that Ronaldo left the stadium before training began. The player was filmed by fans as he left the camp, according to Blick.

Conflicting reports

Media outlets differ on the exact circumstances. Voetbalnieuws, citing Marca, says Ronaldo left the camp in Malmö. Others, like L'Équipe, mention the stadium. The reason for the departure has not been officially confirmed. Der Spiegel and Sportschau report that Ronaldo has hinted at retiring from the national team, but this has not been confirmed by the player or the federation.

What's next

Portugal still has two group-stage matches to play in the Nations League, according to CNews. Jorge Jesus had said, just before Ronaldo's departure, that a national team player cannot refuse to train, according to Maxifoot. The situation remains unresolved as the team prepares for the Denmark match.