Ronaldo flies to Riyadh after leaving Portugal camp

Cristiano Ronaldo’s private aircraft has already departed for Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. This movement follows the Portuguese national team captain’s exit from his country’s training camp, a development that sparked widespread questions ahead of the Nations League match against Norway.

Reasons behind the departure

Ronaldo left the Portugal squad in anger. He stated via his social media accounts that the decision came after coach Jorge Jesus held a press conference and following a conversation with the president of the Portuguese Football Federation.

The Portuguese star confirmed he is waiting for the appropriate time to clarify facts before the Portuguese public. He intends to explain the reasons that drove him to leave the national team camp without revealing further details at this stage.

Schedule and recent results

The international player is expected to arrive in the Saudi capital just before the start of the Portugal versus Norway match. The game is scheduled for Sunday evening as part of the fourth round of the European Nations League.

This fixture against Norway will be the second match played by the Portuguese national team since Ronaldo exited the camp. The side previously secured a 4-2 victory over Denmark last Thursday.