According to A Bola, Ronaldo told Pedro Proença that he would announce his retirement from the Portugal national team on social media, but the former Portugal captain did not tell Jorge Jesus of his decision.
Ronaldo chose to announce his retirement from the Portugal team the day before the national team coach named his squad, because he knew Jorge Jesus would call him up for the Nations League double-header. Jorge Jesus had always believed Ronaldo could add value to the national team and would not have given up on the eternal No. 7, who would have been part of the squad announced this Friday (6th).
Ronaldo knew this and did not want to return to the national team under Jorge Jesus, so he decided to announce his retirement before the squad was named in order to avoid the call-up. However, the two had no contact while all this was happening.
Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus had not spoken since the morning of Wednesday, September 30, when Ronaldo left the Portugal training camp. That morning, Ronaldo, Jorge Jesus and Proença held a meeting, which was the last conversation between the player and the coach. There has been no communication between them since, so the national team coach was surprised by the retirement.
Neither Jorge Jesus nor Pedro Proença wanted it to end this way, but they failed to persuade Ronaldo to change his mind. He wanted to leave the Portugal team as a starter, not as a substitute. With this retirement, Ronaldo has given up on scoring his 1000th goal in a Portugal shirt, but he will certainly keep playing until he reaches that milestone.
junior2501
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some people will never appreciate until it's too late
blue77
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here the media start spreading their lies
Lovebug2
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Jesus declared, "I call up whoever he wants and doesn't ask anyone who will play", noting that "I can promise whatever I want, because I am the coach
Lovebug2
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Jorge Jesus showed Ronaldo the middle finger
Lovebug2
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According to the Mail and Guardian, Jorge Jesus refused to apologize to Ronaldo as what the Portuguese FA wanted and said he would rather resign with zero compensation. This forced Ronaldo to resign
Nedabdlsuz
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He should have done it long before this time. Notwithstanding, it is better for all the parties involved. The Portugal national team has long past Cristiano's time, coming back after that incident will open more rooms for reoccurrence of such disputes with the coach or the players. Congratulations to you all.
Zawbimnpru
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A legitimate starter or a propped up past star. Ronaldo’s drive and self confidence made him who he is but it ended ugly. Hasn’t been close to his standard since first year at Juventus. Chasing the 1000 goal mark will be a great achievement but last 5 years will tarnish his legacy
u don't have even common sense
Pecelrtuz
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Jesus successfully retired cr7[Crylaugh][Crylaugh] i dnt think he cares
Woaenouyz
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A legitimate starter or a propped up past star. Ronaldo’s drive and self confidence made him who he is but it ended ugly. Hasn’t been close to his standard since first year at Juventus. Chasing the 1000 goal mark will be a great achievement but last 5 years will tarnish his legacy
sakabdersu
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fair enough,but Ronaldo should know a boss will b boss no matter what
nuaiknprt
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According to your report, Ronaldo expects Portugal FA to sack Jorge Jesus in order to facilitate his return back to the national team. you might not be lying though! But for Ronaldo, I will neither believe not assume that
Mineklru
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jorge the boss we love him
Jamadinors
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The joke is on Jorge. Whatever he achieves as a Portuguese coach will always have a question mark.
Rehacikntz
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