Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp and vows to reveal reasons for exit

Cristiano Ronaldo has walked out on Portugal (Zed Jameson/PA)
Cristiano Ronaldo has walked out on Portugal (Zed Jameson/PA)
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Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s training camp and promised to “tell the truth about the reasons that led to my departure”.

The 41-year-old started the Nations League win over Wales last week but was an unused substitute for Sunday’s victory in Norway.

And on Wednesday night, the night before a game against Denmark, the former Manchester United and Real Madrid forward said he had left the team’s camp.

 

“Following the national team manager’s press conference, and after a conversation with the President of the Portuguese Football Federation, I decided to leave the national team’s training camp,” he wrote on Instagram.

“In due course, I will tell the Portuguese people the truth about the reasons behind my departure from the national team, to which I have always been dedicated.”

“Now is the time to wish good luck to Portugal and to all my teammates, without exception.”

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