Serie A
CR7's flight to Madrid ignites the web spotlight
Thursday 1 October 2026, Cristiano Ronaldo, known as CR7, left the Portuguese national team training camp to fly on a private jet to Madrid, immediately after tensions generated by Jorge Jesus's decision to exclude him from the lineup against Denmark in the Nations League.
Tension in the Portuguese national team
The Portuguese coach Jorge Jesus had stated in a press conference his intention not to include CR7 among the starters for tonight's match, causing a clear split within the squad. The decision prompted Ronaldo to leave the training field, boarding his jet bound for Madrid. The Denmark‑Portugal match will be broadcast live on Channel 20 and streamed on Sportmediaset.it, with the highlights available in Live Video and Photos.
The flight was followed by about 20,000 simultaneous viewers, according to flightradar24 data, becoming the most watched air travel in the world, as reported. Fans were able to track the route in real time thanks to the Live coverage on Sportmediaset and XXL platforms, with constant updates on Pressing and Drive. The phenomenon generated a traffic spike on News, Podcast and Lifestyle, with discussions about Serie A titles, the Coppa Italia and the Supercoppa Italiana in the forums.
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