According to foreign media reports, Spain's failure to end Ronaldo's tenure with the Portuguese national team has sparked significant controversy. Two months after Portugal's elimination in the round of 16 at the 2026 World Cup, Ronaldo's delayed retirement decision from international football is now facing unprecedented scrutiny.

On the same day that Ronaldo's biggest rival, Messi, made a dignified farewell to the Argentine national team, the Portuguese player abruptly left the UEFA Nations League training camp and issued a statement criticizing the coach, further escalating the controversy. After several days of contemplation, Ronaldo accused coach Jesus on Wednesday of "not telling the truth" regarding his role in the team's plans.

In his statement, Ronaldo expressed emotional distress and outlined several key points he believed the coach should have mentioned at the pre-match press conference before Portugal's match against Denmark. The coach's failure to address these points ultimately prompted Ronaldo's decision to leave.

Ronaldo's actions have sparked extensive debate, with some suggesting he demanded the coach publicly compare him to legendary players like Pelé and Maradona. On "El Chiringuito," journalist Manolo Romero spoke frankly about the situation and expressed regret over how it has unfolded.

Romero believes Ronaldo's benching against Norway was a natural decision based on the match's development.

"Jesus saw the score turn to 1-2, and Gonçalo Ramos had scored. As a coach, he made the best decision for the team by keeping Gonçalo Ramos on the field, and ultimately Portugal won the match," Romero stated during Wednesday's live broadcast.

He also noted that despite Ronaldo warming up on the sidelines for several minutes, the match result vindicated Jesus's decision.

"Ronaldo has failed to learn when to step back. Even if he is a legend, he cannot act this way," Romero said.

Romero was particularly critical of Ronaldo's attitude. After representing Portugal at the World Cup and playing at age 41, questions have emerged about Ronaldo's international future. Romero contends that Ronaldo has maintained a rigid attitude throughout his career and insists: "He has always lacked humility." He also criticized how Ronaldo is managing the twilight of his career.

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