Ronaldo insists he will serve punishment after leaving Portugal camp
Cristiano Ronaldo, the 41‑year‑old forward, highlighted his record‑breaking 146 goals in 234 appearances for Portugal as the most striking figure in his recent statement, insisting he must be punished for walking out of the national team camp.
Departure and its immediate impact
Ronaldo left the Portugal squad days after being an unused substitute in the 2‑1 Nations League win over Norway on 27 September. He missed the subsequent victories over Denmark and Norway, which kept Portugal top of Group A4 with four straight wins.
Portugal boss Jorge Jesus told a press conference after the Norway win that Ronaldo could return if he wished, underscoring the manager’s openness despite the controversy.
Ronaldo’s Instagram apology and demand
In a lengthy Instagram post on Tuesday night, Ronaldo accused Jesus of breaking a promise to give him 30 minutes in the Norway game and apologised to teammates and the Portuguese public.
He wrote that the Portuguese Football Federation should assess and punish his actions without mitigating factors, citing his captaincy as an aggravating element.
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Ronaldo also addressed rumours of a farewell match, promising fans that one or more such games would eventually be arranged.
Future fixtures and availability
Portugal’s next Nations League fixtures are not until November, when they will face Denmark and Wales. Ronaldo affirmed he will remain available for selection once any suspension is served.
He added that, if physically fit, he will continue to score goals for his club Al Nassr while awaiting the outcome of any disciplinary measure.
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