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Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp after being dropped

Cristiano Ronaldo has walked out on Portugal after being informed he won't start in their upcoming Nations League match against Denmark.

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has left the national team's training camp in Denmark following coach Jorge Jesus's announcement that the 41-year-old forward would again be a substitute. The veteran striker, who trained alone in the gym since the weekend, departed abruptly after Jesus's press conference confirmed Ronaldo won't feature in Thursday's away match against Denmark.

Ronaldo had spent the entire match on the bench during Portugal's recent win over Norway, marking his second consecutive game on the sidelines for the national team. sport-ipl.my