Ronaldo skips Portugal training amid reported rift with coach before Denmark match

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has not trained with the national team since Sunday, amid reports of tension with coach Jorge Jesus before Thursday's Nations League match against Denmark.

• Ronaldo was unused on the bench in Sunday's 2-1 win over Norway and has done only gym work since, the Portuguese Football Federation said.
• Portuguese media reported federation president Pedro Proença traveled to meet Ronaldo and Jesus; the federation confirmed only that Proença was with the squad in Sweden.
• Jesus said he planned to give Ronaldo minutes against Norway but match circumstances prevented it, adding he would "talk to him."
• A poll by Portuguese magazine A Bola showed fans no longer want Ronaldo in the starting lineup, preferring João Félix and Gonçalo Ramos.
• Jesus confirmed an agreement to rest Ronaldo in Portugal's first two matches and defended his decision not to field him against Norway.
• Jesus said no player will change his coaching decisions and described the meeting with Ronaldo and Proença as resolving a non-issue.
• Jesus admitted he erred in the timing of the warm-up during the Norway match as the team prepares for Denmark.
• Jesus said Ronaldo will not start against Denmark, following the agreed plan to rest him in Portugal's first two matches.
• Jesus said Ronaldo did not refuse to train, citing his fitness and routine after coaching him at Al-Nassr.
• Jesus tipped Gonçalo Ramos to lead the attack, with Ronaldo possibly appearing as a substitute if needed.
• Jesus said at a press conference he told Ronaldo he would not start against Norway or Denmark, citing the 41-year-old's fitness and team interests.
• According to Marca, Ronaldo left Portugal's national team camp following Jesus's remarks about his absence from the Nations League matches.