Cristiano Ronaldo misses Portugal training as coach Jorge Jesus denies rift

Cristiano Ronaldo did not participate in Portugal's final training session before their Nations League match against Denmark on September 27, 2026. Coach Jorge Jesus denied there was any refusal from Ronaldo, stating he would train that day. The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed Ronaldo's absence from training, and footage showed him leaving the stadium shortly after Jesus said he would come off the bench. Ronaldo, who did not play in Portugal's 2-1 win over Norway, reportedly planned to fly privately to Madrid.