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Ronaldo Exits Portugal Camp After Bench

Portugal captain Cristiano Ronaldo has left the national team's training camp in Denmark after coach Jorge Jesus confirmed he would not start Thursday's Nations League match against Denmark.

The 41-year-old striker, who was a substitute in Portugal's 1-0 win over Norway on Sunday, had been expected to train with teammates at Parken stadium on Wednesday. However, he left abruptly following Jesus's press conference where the veteran coach stated Ronaldo would remain on the bench for the crucial Nations League fixture.

Ronaldo has trained alone in the gym since the weekend, suggesting tensions between the captain and coaching staff. Portugal faces Denmark in their next match with their captain no longer part of the squad. rocore.sbs