🚨 Ronaldo apologises and gives an update on his international future!

🚨 Ronaldo apologises and gives an update on his international future! Cristiano Ronaldo has decided not to retire from international football despite his falling-out with Portugal coach Jorge Jesus last week, which ultimately led the Portuguese captain to leave the training camp early. In a strongly worded statement released on Tuesday, Ronaldo gave his side of the story and discussed the incident in detail. “The coach had not kept his word to me,” he said. “At the end of the match, I simply wanted it all to end with a win and to be alone. I did not go over to acknowledge the fans. That was a mistake for which I alone am responsible, and it should never have happened. “I apologise to the Portuguese people who supported us so passionately at the stadium, to the fans, and also to those who, despite not being Portuguese, may have travelled to see me and whom I may have disappointed. “I decided to leave the camp rather than wait for another promise to be broken. For me, truth remains the most important thing in human relationships. However painful it may be, I would rather be told the truth. “In fact, during a conversation with the FPF president and the coach on the very morning of that press conference — which they can certainly confirm — I reiterated that, if they did not want me, they should simply tell me. “I accept, for better or worse, what they ask me to do. I respect their decision, and when they do not keep their word to me, I feel that I no longer belong there. I must also apologise to my international teammates for leaving the camp. “Despite this complete loss of trust in the coach’s word, which those who witnessed these conversations can attest to, I should not have acted that way. The responsibility is entirely mine.” He continued: “Once again, I apologise to the Portuguese people, but for me, failing to keep your word has serious consequences. I felt that, from that moment on, staying would only harm the group. So I did what I have always said I would do if I did not feel useful: I packed my bags and left. “The consequences of my actions must be assessed and punished by the Portuguese Football Federation. I believe there should be no mitigating circumstances when determining the punishment. I am not just any player: I am the team captain, and that is an aggravating circumstance. “Therefore, if I am physically fit, playing for my club and scoring goals, as I hope to be, then after serving any suspension imposed on me, I will be available, as I always have been up to now, to fight and win with our national team. “That, believe me, is the absolute truth.” Portugal will next play their final two Nations League group matches against Denmark and Wales, respectively. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇫🇷 here.