Sport uncovers CR7’s reasons for quitting Portugal camp and his fan apology
Inside his quiet home office, Cristiano Ronaldo posted a handwritten note to his followers, breaking a self‑imposed silence. The Catalan press, Imprensa Catalã, reported that the captain used the message to explain why he walked out of Portugal’s national team camp. He also apologised for not greeting the fans against Norway.
Sport examines Ronaldo’s statement
Sport, the leading Catalan daily, published the full communiqué under the headline “Comunicado de Cristiano Ronaldo”. The newspaper dissected every paragraph, offering a translated version for readers outside Spain. It noted that the document was shared on his personal social‑media accounts.
In the statement, the Portugal captain confirmed he had vowed to reveal the events that prompted his departure. He described the decision as a personal one, driven by a clash with the current coach over playing time. The document was shared on his personal social‑media accounts.
Ronaldo’s grievances and apology
Ronaldo accused coach Jorge Jesus of breaking a verbal agreement reached with the Portuguese Football Federation president concerning his minutes. He claimed the coach failed to honour the pact that would have limited his involvement until the final match in Porto. The forward said he was left warming up for most of the Norway game without ever entering the field.
Ronaldo rebukes Jorge Jesus as he likens himself to Pelé and Maradona
He even suggested that expecting a player of Pelé or Maradona’s stature to warm up only to be omitted was a mistake the coach should have admitted. ‘If I could go back, I wouldn’t do it,’ he wrote, echoing words he believed Jorge Jesus ought to have spoken at a press conference but never did.
The communiqué concluded with CR7 apologising for not saluting the supporters during the Norway fixture and stating that his return to the Portugal Nacional squad remains possible. He also rejected rumours that his career would end with a single farewell appearance.
Ronaldo asks Jorge Jesus to read a text comparing him to Pelé and Maradona
The full text first appeared on the Bola na Rede portal, where readers can access the original Portuguese version. Ronaldo’s candid admission adds a new chapter to the ongoing debate about player power and national team management.