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Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo, the heavy sanction falls

The resounding departure of Cristiano Ronaldo from the Portuguese selection on Wednesday is heavily condemned by some observers. Cristiano Ronaldo

Published: Thursday, 1 October 2026 at 6:42 AM
Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo, the heavy sanction falls
Key Things to Know
  • Observers and media commentators have heavily criticized Cristiano Ronaldo following his sudden departure from Portugal's squad in Copenhagen.
  • Pundit Daniel Riolo argued that Portugal's federation and manager Jorge Jesus cannot tolerate Ronaldo's behavior.
  • Canal+ presenter Hervé Mathoux described Ronaldo's national team exit as sad and pathetic, claiming excessive pride spoiled the ending.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Cristiano Ronaldo faced intense criticism from media commentators after abruptly departing Portugal's national team camp in Copenhagen ahead of a match against Denmark. Pundits and observers strongly condemned his actions, with RMC analyst Daniel Riolo and Canal+ presenter Hervé Mathoux arguing that the 41-year-old forward's behavior likely marks the end of his international career.

Mathoux described the departure as a sad and pathetic exit that tarnishes Ronaldo's legacy, while Riolo stated that Portugal's federation and manager Jorge Jesus cannot overlook the incident. Ronaldo, who holds records with 234 caps and 146 goals for Portugal, reportedly promised to reveal the truth to the Portuguese public regarding his departure.

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