# Ronaldo apologizes for Portugal walkout, says Jesus broke promise

https://mins.news/en/item/88612

- Al Jazeera, 2026-10-06 19:56 UTC
- Sports
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/sports/2026/10/6/ronaldo-apologizes-for-portugal-walkout-says-jesus-broke-promise?traffic_source=rss

> Cristiano Ronaldo says Portugal coach Jorge Jesus broke his word twice, prompting him to leave camp after the coach failed to publicly explain his omission against Norway. Ronaldo apologized for not greeting supporters and leaving teammates, accepted that the Portuguese Football Federation may punish him, and said he remains available for the national team after any suspension if he is fit.

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