Portugal: players reportedly banned from talking about Cristiano Ronaldo

According to Onze Mondial and Foot Mercato, Portugal national team players are reportedly banned from speaking about Cristiano Ronaldo, who allegedly left the squad on Wednesday evening.

Photo: Onze Mondial (new window)

In Portugal, the Cristiano Ronaldo issue is reportedly now sensitive within the national team. According to Onze Mondial, Portuguese players are allegedly banned from speaking on the subject, a directive described as a code of silence.

According to Foot Mercato, a Portugal international reportedly hinted that he is forbidden from talking about the five-time Ballon d'Or winner. The player allegedly left the squad on Wednesday evening due to deep disagreements, the outlet reports.

Sources

  1. Onze MondialPortugal : censure interne, les Portugais ont l'interdiction de parler de Cristiano Ronaldo (new window)onzemondial.com
  2. Foot MercatoUn international portugais sous-entend qu’il a l’interdiction de parler de Ronaldo (new window)footmercato.net