Ronaldo issued a statement through several Portuguese media outlets, explaining his reasons for withdrawing from the current Portugal national team training camp and apologizing to Portuguese fans.
In his statement, Ronaldo said that as captain, he should be disciplined by the Football Association. After serving his suspension, he stated he was always ready to play for his country. This indicates that Ronaldo does not plan to voluntarily retire from the Portuguese national team in the near term.
Excerpts from Ronaldo's Statement
The consequences of my actions must be evaluated and punished by the Football Association, and I understand the penalty should not be reduced. I am not just a player; I am the team captain, which is an aggravating factor. I have apologized, but I know that every action must have consequences. Anyone in football, including me, knows that regardless of individual status, the rules apply to everyone equally.
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But when I think of the national team, what I really think about is playing. That's what was on my mind the day I learned of my father's death. I was at the national team training camp then, and I decided to stay until the next day's match was over. I have done things for my country that I would never do for any club.
So, if my physical condition allows me to play and score for my club, then after my suspension ends, I will be ready, as always, to play for the national team and win.
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Caebdkmns
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This is a reasonable approach from Cris Ronaldo. He can join back to the national team and get the retirement he deserves when he leaves the team. Hopefully, he learned his lesson and will accept his condition and status in the team.
cecaertyz
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even messi once retired so why panic
Desciklnot
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Retired Messi 2:1 Ronaldo he will tied it soon ๐คฃ
Deabdkotuz
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Omo e don turn to fish bone ๐ฆด for their throat lmao ๐คฃ
adedefender
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Play for your country at 41,this guy shame dey shame me
Jealousy. u sabi trap ball at all?
codcilmort
3
you don't have anything to offer anymore
adedefender
3
Wow! The heart and soul of a child
codcilmort
4
oga go sit down
rizdirstuy
5
Just because he has seen Portugal doing so good without him... ๐๐
Nedabdlsuz
5
Cristiano doesn't have any quality... Portugal should strife him off captaincy. In all these consecutive wins Portugal has achieved, he never joined the team, lest congratulate them. He is only feeding his ego and complaining his was broken. So calm down Cristiano! One can't be a player and a coach at the same time. You will only be one not both. The coach has to decide who plays, when and how. You are not Messi, at 41, you can't be the mainstay of this Portugal team full of generational young talents.
Musahh5
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CR7 the ๐ GOAT
kowkmostuy
3
Your punishment should be being benched the whole match and next matches.
Picadeklsy
0
overrated player ever in history
useless comment
Invincible7x
5
overrated player ever in history
Poalmnsuyz
3
Always stealing others glory, they are in the quarterfinals and immediately he wants to come back and bury things, the coach know him too well. cr7 ought to be in BigBrotherโs show๐
kabbcdlmnu
1
Joker footballer โ ๏ธโ ๏ธโ ๏ธ but he is a legendary player
Pupabcdeky
3
Oga, retire. don't come and unsettle the team, pls.
Wiyikmtz
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Play for your country at 41,this guy shame dey shame me
๐๐๐คฃ๐คฃ๐ ahbeg no talk oo before him people go come attack your comment
Junacersz
5
You're just a pathetic ๐ ๐ฉ -fโฌkr who doesn't want to give the youngsters a chance. This team is better off without you right now there on a winning streak.
ciuceimnsy
3
Poor captain. Have been supporting this guy for many years but not now. Portugal ๐ต๐น is by far better without you.
Toudlrsuy
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No space for you again, because you will still be bench
Ericpascal95
2
A good dancer knows when to leave the stage!
kayusmessi
3
Play for your country at 41,this guy shame dey shame me
Mezdkmsyz
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CR7 is the best player deserves the goat
Deep down youโre suffering with what youโre saying heโs never been there๐
reobklmpuz
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this guy is really empty, you have no dignity and shame, play in which team? They have made a new captain and gave out your jersey number to another person you said you want to play again.
jemlnopyz
4
Whoโs getting ready to watch the goat today like my comment.
Harkdem
1
Hamunity first...all hail the king cr7 ๐
Misdeklty
2
Just retire with dignity please
Rocaenpsty
1
walipena iwe kabwalala
Bodmasbodmas
1
Let him rot in bench for punishment
Toaaeknu
1
I thought he said he has something to explain
leccemoruz
1
My goat is more important than yours.Imagine which player can challenge cr7 my goat
Shut up
jikablpst
2
funny guy
XIXINCK
1
He's finally back to his senses.
Pimabdeksu
1
imagine ... nobody will open his or her eye and disrespect you but you need to do the needful and the right time before it's too late
Sucbnpstuy
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Ur man is greedy and selfish ๐
CR7 is the best player deserves the goat
Peecdeklmn
2
He really ashamed of himself and his actions
Mezdkmsyz
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My goat is more important than yours.Imagine which player can challenge cr7 my goat
Ur man is greedy and selfish ๐
wibaknrtuz
1
Messi ๐๐ฆ๐ท๐
towbdekmo
2
since you left on your own,u will never be called
Luddkmpsuy
2
Your country? You once said Portugal are nothing without your shytty head, youโre nothing but a minus to Portugal infact you playing will ruin them
wibaknrtuz
1
๐๐๐ป๐ต๐น Messi ๐ฆ๐ท๐
towbdekmo
0
Where is cr7 fans who said that their goat is right?????
This Ciara 7 will never grow
Luddkmpsuy
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My goat is more important than yours.Imagine which player can challenge cr7 my goat
What did you sheep have to offer?๐๐
Fuzbdklmno
2
thank you
Sucbnpstuy
0
Where is cr7 fans who said that their goat is right?????
Who is your goat
wuhcdelnp
1
No Ronaldo no Portugal CR7 just keep playing for Al nasser because all your team mate dislikes you expect Joao Felix that loves you most
tizbeklo
4
Where is cr7 fans who said that their goat is right?????
Sucbnpstuy
4
My goat is more important than yours.Imagine which player can challenge cr7 my goat
liwbkptz
2
go and meet those idiots like Ferdinand who have been advising you wrongly. Wait For the coach to come and beg you...