Ronaldo benched for Portugal as manager discusses disputed incident

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 30 Sept, 09:54 · Archive

Cristiano Ronaldo was not selected to play for Portugal in a Nations League match against Norway.

Cristiano Ronaldo was left out of Portugal's Nations League match against Norway by manager Jorge Jesus. The 41-year-old, Portugal's captain, was unused on the bench. The Daily Mail reports that Ronaldo is set for an emergency meeting with Jesus and the head of the Portuguese FA following the decision.

How it is being reported

• Cristiano Ronaldo set for showdown meeting with manager and head of Portuguese FA today after 41-year-old's fury at being unused sub for first time in 18 yearsDaily Mail Sport · 30 Sept, 07:57
• Portugal boss gives Cristiano Ronaldo update after snubbed star ignores supportersMirror Sport · 28 Sept, 09:23

In this story: Cristiano Ronaldo · Jorge Jesus · Portugal · Norway · Manchester United

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