Cristiano Ronaldo has stepped away from the Portugal national-team set-up after remarks made by Jorge Jesus, leaving the veteran forward’s international situation unresolved as the Nations League period approaches.
Ronaldo signals a later explanation
- Jorge Jesus made comments concerning Ronaldo, prompting the Portugal captain to remove himself from the national squad.
- Ronaldo addressed the matter on social media without detailing the reasons behind his decision.
- “At the proper time, I will tell the truth,” he wrote.
- The forward had been pictured among the substitutes during the Nations League.
No further explanation has yet been given by Ronaldo, who has indicated that his account of the episode will come later.
