Kick Off: CR7 leaves Portuguese national team; Jesus's confirmation of CR7 training busted

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Top Headlines:

Cristiano Ronaldo: Portugal captain decides to national team leave camp amid reported rift with head coach Jorge Jesus

Cristiano Ronaldo says he has left the Portugal camp and will explain the truth behind his departure in "due course".

Sudden departure: Jesus confirmed CR7 would train, but he left camp with a statement instead

On September 30, local time, Jesus stated at the pre-match press conference that Ronaldo would participate in training that day. However, Ronaldo subsequently left the stadium, missed the team training session, and later confirmed on social media that he had departed from the current training camp, stating he would explain the reasons when the time was right.

These Things Happen:

OFFICIAL: Raúl Asencio will undergo surgery due to a stress fracture in the tibia of his right leg

Real Madrid have published Asencio's medical report.

Marca: CR7's leaving the camp might mean the end of his national team career

 Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s national team camp. According to Marca, this could mark the end of CR7’s time with the Portuguese national team.

Supporting City, Guardiola: We will get through this together, I love you all

Pep Guardiola shares a message to Man City and the fans.

Man Utd news: JJ Gabriel makes U-turn and secret transfer meeting with ex-manager emerges

Manchester United stars are off either representing their countries or putting in the work behind the scenes during the international break. But chatter around Old Trafford is still rife.

Bayern not expected to revive Wirtz interest as Rummenigge surprised by Liverpool struggles

Bayern Munich supervisory board member Karl-Heinz Rummenigge does not expect the club to revive their interest in Florian Wirtz in the near future, despite the Germany international's struggles at Liverpool.

Man City charges: What if club's Premier League titles and trophies are stripped? Who 'benefits' and what changes?

Jamie Carragher has called for Manchester City to be stripped of their titles after the club was found guilty of serious breaches of the Premier League's financial rules – so what would change?

CR7 set for meeting with manager & head of FA after skipped training following reaction to sub snub

Cristiano Ronaldo is set for an emergency meeting today with national boss Jorge Jesus and the head of the Portuguese FA.

BILD: Nico Schlotterbeck will leave the national team camp with an ankle injury

Nico Schlotterbeck will leave the national team camp with an ankle injury.

Raphinha leaves Brazil squad with thigh injury as Ancelotti backs Vinicius

Raphinha has withdrawn from Brazil's squad due to a thigh injury, with Carlo Ancelotti backing Vinicius Junior to carry the Selecao's attacking hopes ahead of Saturday's meeting with India. 

'Don't make a big deal out of it' – Jesus shuts down reports of rift with Ronaldo

Jorge Jesus insisted there is no rift between himself and Cristiano Ronaldo after the 41-year-old was an unused substitute against Norway in the Nations League.

Napoli star offers Scott McTominay update and makes Man Utd transfer point

Napoli star Billy Gilmour has praised Scott McTominay for the way he was 'grown' since leaving Manchester United. The Scottish midfielder quit his boyhood club for the Italian giants in 2024.

Martin Drury: Meet the former MU and Valencia coach plotting Huddersfield's way out of League One

"No. In truth, it wasn't."

Scaloni yet to decide who will succeed Messi as Argentina's number 10

Lionel Scaloni has confirmed Argentina's iconic number 10 shirt will not be retired when Lionel Messi steps away from international football, but the forward's successor is yet to be decided. 

Explained: Cristiano Ronaldo’s ‘crisis’ meeting with Portugal after not playing vs. Norway

Jorge Jesus has enjoyed a strong start as Portugal head coach, overseeing wins against Wales and Norway in the UEFA Nations League. Ahead of Thursday's trip to Denmark, however, the build-up has centered on a 'crisis' meeting with captain Cristiano Ronaldo.

Here we go! Romano: FC Porto agree deal to sign former MU defender Chris Smalling

According to Fabrizio Romano, FC Porto agree deal to sign Chris Smalling.

The Guardian: Rival clubs feel relegating City to Championship would not be enough

The Premier League will face pressure from Manchester City’s rivals to push for a sanction that will result in a prolonged absence from the top flight after the club were found guilty of more than 100 charges of financial rule-breaking.

What They Say:

CR7’s sister reacts on social media: CR7 deserved more respect

CR7 left the Portugal national team training camp following Jorge Jesus' press conference.

PSG president Nasser Al-Khelaifi on Manchester City’s guilty verdict: ‘We are not in a position to judge.’

The Premier League confirmed that Manchester City had been found guilty of 114 of the 115 charges brought against them. Speaking at the 33rd General Assembly of the European Football Clubs (Association) in Copenhagen on Tuesday, Paris Saint-Germain president Nasser Al-Khelaifi reacted to the news.

Gordon: 'I've been dying to play with Trent for England'

Anthony Gordon said he had been "dying" to play with Trent Alexander-Arnold for England, after the duo combined to great effect in Tuesday's Nations League win over Czechia.

Fixtures of Today:

UEFA Nations League

Greece VS Netherlands 2026/10/01 18:45 UTC

Germany VS Serbia 2026/10/01 18:45 UTC

Wales VS Norway 2026/10/01 18:45 UTC

Denmark VS Portugal 2026/10/01 18:45 UTC