Piers Morgan responded to Portugal coach Jorge Jesus's statement that there were "no problems" with Ronaldo, flatly calling it "nonsense," Goal reported.
The British journalist, who is close to Ronaldo, also discussed the related controversy surrounding the Portuguese national team. The Portugal captain left the national team training camp in Denmark on Wednesday.
Jesus had previously stated at a pre-match press conference ahead of the Denmark match that Ronaldo had no issues. Morgan briefly commented on social media: "Nonsense."
The Times reported that Ronaldo left the Portugal training camp after being told that team needs were more important than individual interests, following an emergency meeting to resolve his differences with Jesus.
Morgan responded: "That's not why he left, and it will be clear when he speaks out."
O Jogo reported that Ronaldo has made a final and irreversible decision not to return to the Portugal national team. The newspaper stated that the match against Wales would be Ronaldo's last in a Portugal jersey, ending his international career after years of achievements and records.
Ronaldo confirmed on Wednesday evening that he had left the Portugal training camp. He stated that after the coach's press conference, he spoke with Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença and then decided to leave the national team camp.
Ronaldo wrote: "When the time is right, I will tell all Portuguese people the reasons for my departure from the national team. I have always been fully committed to this team." He concluded: "Now it is time to wish Portugal and all my teammates in the national team all the best, every single one of them."
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