Jorge Jesus: Your statement doesn’t justify many things – Ex-Portugal midfielder knocks Ronaldo

According to a report from Daily Post Nigeria, on Tuesday October 13, 2026, former Portugal international José Luís Vidigal has questioned Cristiano Ronaldo’s explanation for leaving the national team camp ahead of Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match against Denmark.

Speaking to Gazzetta dello Sport, Vidigal expressed support for coach Jorge Jesus and suggested that Ronaldo might come to regret his decision to depart the squad.

“When Ronaldo took the flight back, I immediately thought he would regret what he was doing,” Vidigal said.

The former midfielder also argued that Ronaldo’s public statement had not fully clarified the circumstances surrounding his departure. While Vidigal did not claim to know every detail of the disagreement, he indicated that the explanation left important questions unanswered.

Vidigal also cast doubt on reports that Jesus had expected Ronaldo to apologise on his knees. He described such a demand as unusual, suggesting that the reported version of events might not accurately reflect what had happened between the coach and the forward.

Ronaldo’s departure drew attention because it came shortly before an important international fixture.

The episode has prompted discussion about the relationship between the Portugal captain and the coaching staff, as well as the expectations placed on senior players representing their country.

Despite the uncertainty surrounding the incident, Ronaldo is expected to return to Portugal’s squad for the November international break. Whether the matter will be fully resolved before then remains to be seen.

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