A close friend of Cristiano Ronaldo has claimed the striker left the Portugal camp having felt betrayed by coach Jorge Jesus. Edu Aguirre, a Spanish journalist known to be close to the 41-year-old, made the claims on El Chiringuito last night not long after Ronaldo confirmed he was leaving the team hotel ahead of the Nations League game with Denmark in Copenhagen.According to Aguirre, the situation had been brewing ever since Ronaldo had been named among the substitutes for Sundays game in Norway. Jesus had promised to give him some minutes towards the end but then changed his mind due to the closeness of the match his side eventually won 2-1.Ronaldo failed to train on Monday and Tuesday, prompting showdown talks with Jesus and Portugal Football Association (FPF) president Pedro Proena.Aguirre said: There was a meeting on Tuesday night, between the president of the Federation, Jorge Jesus and Cristiano. Jorge Jesus apologised for making Cristiano warm up for 30 minutes without coming on.And not only did he [Jesus] apologise in private, but he says he will also do it publicly. This was Jorge Jesus promise to Cristiano Ronaldo.Ronaldo exploded, claims AguirreInevitably, Wednesdays press conference ahead of the Denmark game was full of questions relating to Ronaldo and Jesus struck a very different tone.Jorge Jesus goes to the press conference and talks lies. Thats why Cristiano exploded. Because he felt betrayed, claimed Aguirre.Jorge Jesus in private says that he was wrong and that he will apologise at the press conference. And then he talks to the press and says that he is in charge and that Cristiano is just another player. The situation surprised many people. Betrayal, betrayal, betrayal.Jesus certainly struck an aggressive tone when addressing the media, insisting there were no special conditions for Ronaldo. He also said Goncalo Ramos, who replaced the former Real Madrid and Manchester United star against Norway and scored the winner, would get the nod against Denmark.If I need [Ronaldo], hell come on. If I dont need him, he wont, he said.Ronaldo and Jesus worked together at Al-NassrThe situation is a surprise given Ronaldo and Jesus worked in complete harmony last season as Al-Nassr won the Saudi Pro League.But the question now remains: has Ronaldo played his final game for Portugal?Before he departed Copenhagen on his private jet, he wrote on Instagram: After the press conference of the national team, and following a conversation with the president of the Portuguese Football Federation, I have made the decision to leave the national team training camp.In due course, I will tell all the Portuguese people the truth about the reasons that led me to leave the national team, to which I always dedicated myself.Now is the time to wish Portugal and all my team-mates good luck, without exception.The FPF also released a statement, insisting the focus was now on the Nations League clash with Denmark and the return against Norway.It read: Preparation for the two matches against Denmark and Norway continue as planned with the 24 remaining squad members.The entire delegation remains totally focussed on the national teams next fixtures and on achieving the established objectives. Topics Cristiano Ronaldo Denmark National Football Team Jorge Jesus Portugal National Football Team Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp: How CR7s international crisis unfolded Cian Cheesbrough 30th September, 2026 BREAKING: Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp as international future thrown into doubt Cian Cheesbrough 30th September, 2026 There was never a problem Jesus rejects talk of Ronaldo fallout after omission from Norway game Nicholas McGee 30th September, 2026 Ruben Dias asked about Manchester City uncertainty and defends Cristiano Ronaldo from accusations of selfishness Jon Fisher 30th September, 2026 Denmark v Portugal: Preview, expected line-ups, stats and where to watch Nicholas McGee 30th September, 2026 Selfish Ronaldo needs to follow Messis lead and walk away rather than tarnish Portugal legacy Jon Fisher 30th September, 2026
