Cristiano Ronaldo Leaves Portugal Training Camp Amid Jorge Jesus Rift Rumors, Denmark Benching

After Portugal coach Jorge Jesus announced on Wednesday that he was not planning to start Cristiano Ronaldo in Thursday's Nations League match against Denmark, the star striker has taken matters into his own hands.

Ronaldo released a statement on Wednesday announcing that he has left Portugal's national team training camp.

"In due time, I will tell all Portuguese people the truth about the reasons that led to my departure from the national team, to which I have always dedicated myself," Ronaldo stated. "Now is the time to wish good luck to Portugal and to all my teammates."

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