The 41 year old walked out of the camp in Copenhagen after learning he would not start in a UEFA Nations League match against Denmark. This followed a match against Norway where Ronaldo spent all 90 minutes on the bench, an event that prompted federation president Pedro Proença to travel to Denmark to mediate the dispute. Portugal won the match against Denmark 4-2, with Rafael Leão wearing Ronaldo's No. 7 jersey to satisfy UEFA roster requirements that mandate numbers from 1 to 23 be filled.
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Portugal Coach Jorge Jesus Invites Cristiano Ronaldo Back After Walkout
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Manager Jorge Jesus gave Cristiano Ronaldo the authority to decide his own future with the Portuguese national team during a press conference on Sunday. Jesus stated that "Cris is the one who's going to decide" if he returns to the squad, ending a standoff that began when the captain abruptly left the team's training camp last week.
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