Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal's training camp, confirming the decision in a statement on Instagram. The forward said his departure followed the national team coach's press conference and a conversation with the president of the Portuguese Football Federation.
Statement on Instagram
In his post, Ronaldo wrote: "Following the national team coach'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. 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."
Next steps
Ronaldo has not specified when he will provide further details about his exit. The announcement comes as a breaking news development, with more updates expected to follow.
