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Ronaldo Skips Denmark Match as Jorge Jesus Rules

By Drooid · Oct 1, 2026, 3:56 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

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Cristiano Ronaldo left the team camp in Copenhagen on September 30, 2026.
He posted on Instagram after coach Jorge Jesus’s press conference, saying he will explain “in due course.”
Coach Jorge Jesus denied feud and said Ronaldo will not start versus Denmark but could play later.
The Portuguese Football Federation said preparations will continue with 24 players.
Ronaldo remains Portugal’s most-capped player (234 caps) and record scorer (146 goals).

History

Historical Context

Euro 2004, hosted by Portugal from 12 June to 4 July 2004, featured 31 matches in ten venues and saw Greece claim an unexpected 1-0 win over the hosts, delivering Greece its first major trophy. The tournament highlighted how veteran stars shape squads, a pattern echoed in 2026 when Portugal’s coach Jorge Jesus left Cristiano Ronaldo out of the Denmark match.

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Story summary

Cristiano Ronaldo left the team camp in Copenhagen on September 30, 2026.
He posted on Instagram after coach Jorge Jesus’s press conference, saying he will explain “in due course.”
Coach Jorge Jesus denied feud and said Ronaldo will not start versus Denmark but could play later.
The Portuguese Football Federation said preparations will continue with 24 players.
Ronaldo remains Portugal’s most-capped player (234 caps) and record scorer (146 goals).

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