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Ronaldo leaves Portugal team after being benched by coach Jesus

Ronaldo leaves Portugal team after being benched by coach Jesus

Cristiano Ronaldo has left the Portugal national team, potentially ending his 23-year international career after reacting angrily to being an unused substitute. Jorge Jesus, Portugal’s coach, had told Ronaldo he must accept sitting on the bench for games. Ronaldo, 41, announced his decision on Instagram and said he would tell the truth about his reasons later.

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