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Cristiano Ronaldo misses Portugal training amid reports of rift with coach Jesus

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With Jorge Jesus, the Portugal coach, saying Cristiano Ronaldo would again be a substitute against Denmark, the 41-year-old has left the team’s training camp

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Section: Football
By: Guardian staff reporter
Published: Sep 30, 2026, 2:01 PM UTC
Updated: Sep 30, 2026, 10:21 PM UTC

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Ronaldo did not play in Portugal’s 2-1 win over Norway ‌on Sunday and will now miss the game against Denmark.

Al JazeeraQatarCristiano Ronaldo misses Portugal training as coach Jorge Jesus denies rift

Portugal coach Jorge Jesus denied on Wednesday that Cristiano Ronaldo had refused to train, although the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) confirmed the forward did not take part in the team’s final session ahead of their Nations League match against Denmark.

The Standard (HK)Hong Kong SAR ChinaRonaldo misses Portugal training after Jesus denies rift

Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal’s training camp after coach Jorge Jesus confirmed he would be dropped for the upcoming Nations League match. Read more at straitstimes.com.

The Straits TimesSingaporeCristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after coach says he is dropped for Nations League clash

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Cristiano Ronaldo

Portuguese footballer (born 1985)

Cristiano Ronaldo dos Santos Aveiro is a Portuguese professional footballer who plays as a forward for and captains the Saudi Pro League club Al-Nassr. Nicknamed CR7, he played for the Portugal national team for 23 years, retiring in 2026. He has won numerous individual accolades throughout his career, including five Ballons d'Or, a record three UEFA Men's Player of the Year Awards, and four European Golden Shoes. He was named the world's best player five times by FIFA, and is widely regarded as one of the greatest footballers of all time.

Jesus

First-century Jewish preacher and religious leader

Jesus, also known as Jesus Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, and by various other names and titles, was a 1st-century Jewish preacher and religious leader in the Roman province of Judaea. He is the central figure of Christianity, the world's largest religion. Most branches of Christianity consider Jesus the incarnation of God the Son and the awaited Messiah or Christ. Accounts of Jesus's life are contained in the Gospels, especially the four canonical Gospels of the New Testament.

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Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after coach Jesus confirms riftReutersUnited Kingdom24 hr. ago
Cristiano Ronaldo misses Portugal training as coach Jorge Jesus denies riftAl JazeeraQatar23 hr. ago
Ronaldo misses Portugal training after Jesus denies riftThe Standard (HK)Hong Kong SAR China21 hr. ago
Football: Ronaldo misses Portugal training over Jesus ‘rift’GDNOnline17 hr. ago
Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal training camp after coach says he is dropped for Nations League clashThe Straits TimesSingapore23 hr. ago
'Don't make a big deal out of it' – Jesus shuts down reports of rift with RonaldoFotMob25 hr. ago
Reports say Ronaldo missed Portugal training amid rift with head coach Jesus, latter responds | 'This was a coaching decision, I had a plan' | InshortsInshorts24 hr. ago
Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal captain leaves squad amid reported rift with head coach Jorge JesusSky Sports8 hr. ago
Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence after leaving Portugal's campGulf News23 hr. ago
Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after Jesus denies riftVanguard News22 hr. ago
MISALIGNED: Cristiano Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Camp Amid Reported Rift With JesusHollywoodbets Blog12 hr. ago
Cristiano Ronaldo skips Portugal training session after Jesus denies riftGeo Super23 hr. ago

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