Bruno Fernandes reveals Cristiano Ronaldo's message to Jorge Jesus

During the pre‑match press conference against Norway, Bruno Fernandes, captain of the national team, revealed to Jorge Jesus the words exchanged with Cristiano Ronaldo, emphasizing the star player's symbolic role for the country.

Jorge Jesus' statements on the Ronaldo case

Portugal's head coach, Jorge Jesus, was at the centre of great curiosity after Cristiano Ronaldo left the national team training camp in the middle of the Nations League commitments. The decision came on the eve of the final match against Denmark, which was won 4‑2, and lasted throughout the 90 minutes spent off the field against Norway.

Bruno Fernandes' intervention alongside Jesus

At the press conference before the Portugal‑Norway match, Fernandes wore the captain's armband in CR7's absence against Denmark. On that occasion he said: "I spoke with Cris. I told him that the most important thing is that he will never stop being the biggest symbol of our national team and of our country".

Portugal's federation demands humility from Cristiano Ronaldo

Ronaldo, for his part, promised to reveal the truth about his premature “farewell” from the national team, adding that he has a reserved place among the greatest of all time and in the heart of the Portuguese people.

Fernandes concluded by stating that the national team is a unique entity and that all clubs should resolve their problems behind closed doors, trusting that the situation will be resolved for the best of both sides.

Ronaldo breaks silence, clarifies his dispute with Jorge Jesus