The
41-year-old star departed Portugal's training camp in Copenhagen right after
coach Jorge Jesus's press conference and talks with federation president Pedro
Proença. Jesus denied any rift, insisting Ronaldo was fully supportive and that
no player influences his decisions.
Ronaldo flew back to Madrid overnight, wishing his teammates luck, while his sister Elma Aveiro voiced frustration online over the lack of respect shown. With UEFA assigning Rafael Leão as the new No. 7, Portugal presses on with 24 players for Nations League games against Denmark and Norway.