- Controversial interaction: Cristiano Ronaldo liked an Instagram video of Felipe Melo criticizing the Portuguese national team’s treatment of the veteran forward.
- Camp departure: Ronaldo exited the Portugal squad following a reported disagreement with manager Jorge Jesus after being left on the bench against Norway.
- Missed fixtures: The federation confirmed his absence ahead of October matches, during which Denmark’s Rasmus Hojlund mocked Ronaldo’s trademark celebration.
Cristiano Ronaldo has drawn fresh scrutiny after interacting with a controversial social media post. The Al-Nassr forward liked an Instagram video featuring former Brazil international Felipe Melo. Melo strongly criticized Portugal’s treatment of the veteran forward following their recent Nations League victory over Denmark.
Melo Compares Treatment With Lionel Messi
Melo used his post-match analysis to draw comparisons between how Ronaldo is handled by his national setup and the protection afforded to Lionel Messi by Argentina. He argued that the all-time leading scorer deserved a far more dignified exit. The video quickly gained traction across football platforms, capturing widespread attention from global supporters.
What drove Cristiano Ronaldo to leave the Portugal camp?
Ronaldo departed the national team following a reported disagreement with manager Jorge Jesus. He was left as an unused substitute during Portugal’s win against Norway. He subsequently announced his departure, promising to reveal his side of the story to the public.
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Ronaldo officially missed Portugal’s subsequent 4-2 victory over Denmark. During that match, Danish forward Rasmus Hojlund celebrated a goal by replicating Ronaldo’s trademark trademark celebration. The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed the player’s departure ahead of their scheduled October matches.