Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal’s training camp in Copenhagen on Wednesday, September 30, on the eve of their Nations League match against Denmark. The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed his departure, without specifying the reasons. At this stage, there is no indication that this constitutes an official announcement of his international retirement.
Key takeaways
The Portuguese captain announced his decision after a press conference held by national team coach Jorge Jesus and a discussion with the president of the Portuguese Football Federation. He indicated that he would explain the reasons for his departure « in due course. » The FPF confirmed that he had left the training camp, while assuring that preparations continued with the 24 other players called up. ( efe.com )
The facts
The decision comes after Ronaldo missed the previous match against Norway. According to AFP, Jorge Jesus stated in a press conference that the striker would also not start against Denmark. The player subsequently did not participate in the scheduled training session in Copenhagen. These factors shed light on the immediate context, but Ronaldo has not publicly detailed the reasons for his departure. ( afp.com )
In his message, the five-time Ballon d’Or winner referred to the national team coach’s press conference and his conversation with the president of the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF), before announcing his departure from the training camp. The federation offered no further explanation in its statement released Wednesday. It is therefore important to distinguish this departure from the camp from a possible decision to end his international career: no announcement of international retirement has been reported in the available information.
The UEFA schedule includes Portugal’s trip to Denmark on Thursday, October 1st, followed by a home match against Norway on October 4th. The match against Denmark is part of the 2026-2027 Nations League group stage. ( uefa.com )
What this means for Portugal
Ronaldo will not be available for the Copenhagen match, while the Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) indicates that the squad is continuing its preparations with the remaining players. His absence represents a significant change for the team on the eve of this crucial game, but it is not enough to determine his future with the national team. What happens next will depend in particular on the explanations offered by the player and any statements from the federation.
Source: franceinfo- Foot
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