On September 30, local time, Jesus stated at the pre-match press conference that Ronaldo would participate in training that day. However, Ronaldo subsequently left the stadium, missed the team training session, and later confirmed on social media that he had departed from the current training camp, stating he would explain the reasons when the time was right.

At the pre-match press conference ahead of Denmark, Jesus explained that he had planned Ronaldo's workload carefully, arranging for him to rest during the upcoming matches against Norway and Denmark after the Wales game. During the Norway match, Jesus considered bringing Ronaldo on in the closing stages, which is why he warmed him up, but ultimately decided against it based on how the match unfolded.

Jesus said: "I told Ronaldo he would not play in the matches against Norway and Denmark. Because I believe... I've worked with Ronaldo for a year, right? I didn't just arrive at the Portuguese national team three months ago to meet him. I've worked with him for a year. I fully understand his physical condition and how to manage him, because that's what I did in Saudi Arabia. Whenever there's a match every three days, Ronaldo rarely plays consecutive matches. Furthermore, Ronaldo never participates in training on the first and second day after a match—never. This has always been the case during the year I worked with him.

Since we're talking about Ronaldo, let me also tell you that I've worked with him for a year. Now it seems there's some problem between us. There isn't. I've had issues with many players. So don't turn a non-existent problem into a scandal. This was a coaching decision, and it was a plan I had set in advance.

He did not refuse to train. Félix also didn't train yesterday, nor did Francisco Conceição. Conceição was unavailable due to injury. Félix didn't train because he was fatigued after the two recent matches, and we wanted to reduce his workload. As for tomorrow, we'll see.

Ronaldo trained in the gym and also did some activities on the field, then returned to the hotel for strength training. That's how it is. He did not refuse to train. He will train today, and if you go, you will see him. He will train today because it's already the fourth day.

He did not refuse to train—that sort of thing cannot happen."

Later that day, in an interview with Portuguese media Canal 11, Jesus stated that he had warmed Ronaldo up longer than intended, which angered Ronaldo, but his intention was always for the team's benefit and for Ronaldo himself.

When asked if this tension would ease, Jesus said: "For me, it's already in the past. As for him, I don't know. I think he'll also cool down, but I don't know."


However, during the training session after the press conference, Ronaldo did not join his teammates for the full session. Instead, he left Parken Stadium in a Portuguese FA vehicle, accompanied by FA staff.

Later that day, the Portuguese FA issued a brief statement confirming that João Félix had resumed full training, while Francisco Conceição and Ronaldo did not participate. Conceição was ruled out for the next day's match against Denmark. The statement did not provide any explanation for Ronaldo's absence from training.

Subsequently, Ronaldo confirmed on social media that he had decided to leave the Portuguese national team's training camp following Jesus' pre-match press conference and a conversation with the Portuguese FA president. Regarding his departure, Ronaldo stated: "When the time is right, I will explain to all Portuguese people the true reason for my departure from the Portuguese national team."

In his post, Ronaldo also stated that he has always been fully committed to the Portuguese national team and sent his best wishes to the team and all his teammates, emphasizing that this applied to everyone without exception. He did not provide further details about his specific reasons for leaving.

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