The disagreement between Cristiano Ronaldo and head coach Jorge Jesus in the Portuguese National Team continues to remain on the agenda. It was reported that Ronaldo, who was benched in the 2-1 victory against Norway, left the training camp in Copenhagen three days after the match.
The 41-year-old Ronaldo had started in the first 11 against Wales in Jorge Jesus' first match at the helm of the Portuguese National Team. Being left on the bench for the Norway match brought the tension between the two to the forefront.
JESUS STOOD BY HIS DECISION
In his statement regarding the decision to bench Ronaldo, Jorge Jesus said, “No player will ever change my ideas. Neither him nor anyone else.”
Following Portugal's victory against Denmark, national team players were also asked about the tension between Ronaldo and Jesus.
While it is claimed that the Prime Minister of Portugal also called Jesus on the phone, discussions have begun regarding Ronaldo's future in the national team. However, it was stated that the star footballer leaving the camp does not mean his national team career has ended.
JESUS AND RONALDO WORKED TOGETHER BEFORE
Jorge Jesus, who took charge of the Portuguese National Team in July, had previously worked with Ronaldo at Al Nassr. The two won a league title during their time working together in Saudi Arabia.
This history had raised expectations that Jesus and Ronaldo would display a harmonious working relationship in the national team as well.
JESUS HAS THE FINAL SAY IN HIS TECHNICAL DECISIONS
It is known that throughout his career, Jorge Jesus has stood out for having the final say in technical decisions in his relationships with players.
In an interview he gave in 2014, the Portuguese coach said, “There is only one person inside a club who gives me orders: the President. No one else. I do not allow it.”
The 72-year-old Jesus won three league titles with Benfica. The experienced coach, who won the Brazilian League and Copa Libertadores titles while in charge of Flamengo in 2019, entered the ranks of coaches who have won league titles on three different continents with his successes in Saudi Arabia.
News Source: 12punto
