Cristiano Ronaldo has been absent from Portugal team training following his benching in Sunday's 2-1 Nations League win over Norway, according to multiple reports. The 41-year-old reportedly did only gym work rather than practicing with the squad, fueling speculation he could miss Thursday's match against Denmark.
Reports across outlets describe tension between Ronaldo and head coach Jorge Jesus. The Guardian and others reported speculation of a rift, while The Mirror described a 'broken promise' from the manager that prompted an emergency meeting.
Right-leaning outlets including The Telegraph, The Times and GB News reported that Ronaldo is set to hold 'showdown' or 'crisis' talks with Portugal officials after being an unused substitute. Yahoo Sports similarly reported Ronaldo was 'upset' after the Norway snub.
Ronaldo is men's international football's all-time leading scorer and is pursuing the milestone of 1,000 career goals, according to The Guardian.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Guardian reported Ronaldo has trained alone in the gym since being benched against Norway.
- Reports described speculation of a rift between Ronaldo and head coach Jorge Jesus.
- The Mirror cited a 'broken promise' from the manager prompting an emergency meeting.
- The Hindu reported Ronaldo is doubtful for the Denmark match.
“Cristiano Ronaldo misses Portugal training amid reports of rift with coach Jesus” — The Guardian
Center
- Yahoo Sports reported Ronaldo was 'upset with new Portugal boss' after being left out against Norway.
“Cristiano Ronaldo ‘upset with new Portugal boss’ after Nations League snub” — Yahoo Sports
Right
- The Telegraph and The Times reported Ronaldo is set for 'showdown' or 'crisis' talks with Portugal.
- GB News described Ronaldo as 'furious' and set to hold an emergency meeting with Portugal bosses.
- Reports noted Ronaldo was an unused substitute in the match against Norway.
“Furious Cristiano Ronaldo set to hold emergency meeting with Portugal bosses” — GB News
Questions readers ask
What happened with Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal?
Cristiano Ronaldo was benched during Portugal's 2-1 Nations League win over Norway and has since trained apart from the team, amid reports of a rift with head coach Jorge Jesus ahead of a match against Denmark.
Why is Ronaldo reportedly upset with the Portugal coach?
According to Yahoo Sports and other outlets, Ronaldo was upset after being left out of the starting lineup against Norway, with The Mirror citing a 'broken promise' from manager Jorge Jesus.
Will Ronaldo play against Denmark?
Ronaldo's participation is doubtful, according to The Hindu and other reports, due to the reported rift with coach Jorge Jesus and his absence from team training.
What did different outlets emphasize about the story?
Left-leaning outlets focused on the rift speculation and Ronaldo's training absence, center outlets highlighted his reported frustration after being benched, and right-leaning outlets emphasized upcoming crisis or showdown talks with Portugal.
What is Cristiano Ronaldo's current goal-scoring milestone pursuit?
According to The Guardian, Ronaldo, the all-time leading scorer in men's international football, is pursuing the milestone of 1,000 career goals.
Sources · 10 outlet reports
- The GuardianLeft-leaningCristiano Ronaldo misses Portugal training amid reports of rift with coach Jesus
- The HinduLeft-leaningRonaldo doubtful for Portugal vs Denmark UEFA Nations League match: Reports
- The MirrorLeft-leaningCristiano Ronaldo set for emergency Portugal meeting after 'broken promise' from manager
- Arab NewsCenterRonaldo leaves Portugal camp amid reports of rift with coach Jesus
- CBS SportsCenterPortugal manager denies Cristiano Ronaldo tension, but announces star won't play vs. Denmark
- France 24CenterPortugal boss denies 'incident' with Ronaldo
- Yahoo SportsCenterCristiano Ronaldo ‘upset with new Portugal boss’ after Nations League snub
- GB NewsRight-leaningFurious Cristiano Ronaldo set to hold emergency meeting with Portugal bosses
- The TelegraphRight-leaningCristiano Ronaldo in showdown talks with Portugal after being an unused substitute
- The TimesRight-leaningRonaldo to hold crisis talks with Portugal after being left on bench