Ronaldo walks out of Portugal camp after Jesus benching

Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal's Nations League camp in Denmark, flying to Madrid after coach Jorge Jesus said he would not start against Denmark.

• Jesus told a press conference that Ronaldo would not start against Denmark and that he will not change his technical decisions for one player.
• Ronaldo was benched for the entire Norway match despite warming up for 30 minutes, the dispute's trigger.
• Jesus and federation president Pedro Proença accompanied Ronaldo to the airport to urge him to stay; he boarded his private plane and left them behind.
• Ronaldo said he would reveal the truth to the Portuguese people "in due time."
• Ronaldo's friend Edu Aguirre said coach Jorge Jesus privately apologized for the Norway benching but broke his promise in the pre-Denmark press conference.
• Ronaldo reportedly refused to train with the Portuguese squad during the dispute over his benching.
• The federation confirmed Ronaldo's exit without giving reasons; he risks a one-to-six-month suspension and a fine up to 1000 euros if it is deemed unjustified.
• Piers Morgan dismissed Jorge Jesus's claim of no Ronaldo issue as rubbish and disputed a Times report on the exit's cause.
• Portuguese outlet O Jogo reported the Wales match was Ronaldo's last for Portugal after he decided to end his international career.
• Portugal handed the number 7 shirt to Rafael Leão after Ronaldo's departure from the squad.
• Prime Minister Luís Montenegro telephoned Ronaldo and coach Jorge Jesus to intervene in the dispute.
• Journalist Nuno Luz reported Ronaldo planned to retire after the 2026 World Cup but Jesus persuaded him to stay.