Ronaldo’s statement summarised in 12 points
Ronaldo’s statement summarised in 12 points:
1- Ronaldo planned to leave the national team after the 2026 World Cup, but the Federation president asked him to stay.
2- He supported the president’s choice of the new head coach.
3- In August, the coach (with Al Nassr’s sporting director Simão Coutinho present) offered a plan: Ronaldo would play the first and last matches, with regular substitutions.
4- Ronaldo refused to skip the away trips, saying a captain should set an example.
5- In Norway, the coach asked him to play 30 minutes. Ronaldo agreed, warmed up, but was never brought on.
6- He says this broke the coach’s word.
He did not greet the fans afterwards and apologises for it.
7- Two days later, they agreed the coach would explain the matter truthfully at his press conference.
8- Ronaldo approved a written summary of what the coach would say.
9- He felt the press conference did not match the agreement and that the tone was aggressive.
He saw this as a second broken promise and left the camp.
10- He apologises to his teammates and the Portuguese people.
11- He wants the Federation to punish him fully, with no leniency because he is captain.
12- He promises farewell matches in the future.
After any suspension, he says he will be available to play for Portugal again.
Dr Ade Divine