Nations League: Portugal coach Jesus clears air on Ronaldo refusing to train

Nations League: Portugal coach Jesus clears air on Ronaldo refusing to train

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Portugal head coach, Jorge Jesus, has claimed that captain Cristiano Ronaldo did not refuse to train.

There were reports that Ronaldo was left furious after he failed to play a single minute in the 2-1 win over Norway in the Nations League on Sunday.

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According to Record, the Portuguese Football Federation summoned an emergency meeting between the 41-year-old and Jesus to resolve the issue.

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But Jesus has insisted there is no issue between him and Ronaldo.

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“Cristiano Ronaldo did not refuse to train,” Jesus told reporters.

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“There are no issues. Cristiano told me: if you want me to play, I’ll play.

“If you want me to sit on the bench, I will. If you want me in the stands, I will.”

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