On September 30 local time, Jesus stated in his pre-match press conference that Ronaldo would participate in that day's training session. However, Ronaldo subsequently left the field, missed team training, and later confirmed on social media his departure from the current training camp, stating he would explain his reasons at an appropriate time.

At his pre-match press conference ahead of the Denmark fixture, Jesus explained that he had previously planned Ronaldo's participation with him, arranging for Ronaldo to rest for the two upcoming matches against Norway and Denmark after playing against Wales. Against Norway, he had considered bringing Ronaldo on in the final minutes and therefore had him warm up, but ultimately changed his decision based on the game situation.

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Jesus said: "I told Ronaldo that he would not play in the matches against Norway and Denmark. I've worked with Ronaldo for a year, you know? I didn't just arrive at the Portugal 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 it, which is exactly what I did in Saudi Arabia. When matches come every three days, Ronaldo rarely plays consecutively. Furthermore, Ronaldo has never participated in training on the first or second day after a match—never. This has always been the case during my year working with him.

Since we're talking about Ronaldo, I've already told you that I've worked with him for a year. Now it seems as though there's a problem between us. There is no problem. I've had issues with many players before. So don't turn a non-issue into controversy. This is a coaching decision, and it's a plan I made in advance.

He didn't refuse training. Félix also didn't train yesterday, nor did Francisco Conceição. Conceição is injured. Félix didn't train due to fatigue after these two matches, and we wanted to reduce his workload. For tomorrow, we'll see.

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

He didn't refuse training—something like that is not possible."

That same day, in an interview with Portuguese media Canal 11, Jesus stated that he had made Ronaldo warm up longer than necessary, and Ronaldo was upset about it, but his intention was always for the team and for Ronaldo as well.

When asked whether this tension would pass, Jesus said: "For me, it's already passed. For him, I don't know. I think he will also calm down, but I'm not sure."

[Related reading: Jesus: Ronaldo and I agreed he would rest for two matches after the first; he was upset when I made him warm up too long]

However, during the training session following the press conference, Ronaldo did not join the team's full training but instead left Parken Stadium in a Portugal Football Federation vehicle, accompanied by federation staff.

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Later that day, the Portugal Football Federation issued a brief statement confirming that João Félix had continued team training, while Francisco Conceição and Ronaldo did not participate in training, with Conceição ruled out for the following day's match against Denmark. The statement did not explain the reason for Ronaldo's absence from training.

[Related reading: Portugal Football Federation: Félix continues full team training; Ronaldo does not participate in training]

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

In this post, Ronaldo also stated that he remains fully committed to the Portugal national team and expressed his best wishes for the team and all his teammates, emphasizing that all teammates are included without exception. He did not elaborate on the specific reasons for his departure in this post.

[Related reading: Ronaldo: I decided to leave the training camp; I will tell the Portuguese people the truth about my departure at the appropriate time]

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