The Cristiano Ronaldo Portugal return remains uncertain as Cristiano Ronaldo and head coach Jorge Jesus reportedly remain locked in a disagreement, with efforts to resolve the dispute yet to produce a breakthrough ahead of the next international window.
A source close to Jesus told Saudi newspaper Arriyadiyah that Ronaldo’s quick return to the Portugal squad seems unlikely. The coach says he wants the veteran forward available, but that he’s sticking with rules and conditions that led to the dispute.
Ronaldo’s return was reportedly only possible if both parties reach an understanding. It also denied rumors that the disagreement might put Jesus’ position at risk, suggesting that at present there is no danger as a result of the disagreement.
Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proenca is still working to arrange a meeting between the two men. But he has reportedly failed to find agreement on the two sides.
Proenca has previously called the situation a “misunderstanding” which should be resolved within the company. He has also said he wants Ronaldo, who has scored the most for Portugal, to come back for the November training camp.
Jesus has said that it is up to Ronaldo to come back and that he’s not only looking for a player but also the striker. The situation of Ronaldo with Jesus.Jesus and Ronaldo’s situation.
The dispute is said to have started in September when Portugal were playing in UEFA’s Nations League. Ronaldo did not feature in any game against Norway despite warming up and with the quality of his performance becoming a concern ahead of the next game against Denmark.
Ronaldo was told by Jesus that he would not be playing against Denmark and was forced to leave the national team’s camp ahead of the game, the report said.
