Cristiano Ronaldo published a 1,740-word statement on Tuesday accusing Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus of breaking his word after a video meeting in which Ronaldo said he validated a document of eight points Jesus had agreed to make at a press conference before the Denmark game. Ronaldo said the notes were delivered to Jesus following a meeting that included Jesus, Ronaldo, his adviser Tiago Craveiro and Al‑Nassr sporting director Simão Coutinho. Ronaldo said Jesus failed to make those eight points in the press conference, described that as the second time Jesus had broken his word, and then left the national team camp. The statement singled out the Norway match, saying Ronaldo warmed up extensively but was not brought on and that he did not salute fans after the game; Ronaldo also quoted the eight agreed points verbatim in his release. Ronaldo wrote that none of the notes asked Jesus to apologise and that he heard “expressions and an aggressiveness” from Jesus in the press conference he said he did not deserve, describing an attitude of “I want, I can and I command.” Jorge Jesus responded by saying he had read Ronaldo’s statement and that he will continue to work every day, according to Portuguese coverage. The dispute leaves the immediate next step unclear for Portugal selection and for any disciplinary measures from the federation pending further exchanges between the parties.
