Ronaldo breaks silence over Portugal walkout in extraordinary statement

Cristiano Ronaldo delivers on his promise to explain why he walked out on the Portugal camp as he accuses head coach Jorge Jesus of broken promises and apologises to his team-mates and the people of Portugal in a 1,996-word statement published to his 679m Instagram followers

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Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence over his Portugal walkout in a lengthy statement in which he declares himself available for the national team.

The 41-year-old, whose actions had raised doubts over his international future, also accused Portugal's new head coach Jorge Jesus of broken promises in a 1,996-word statement to his 679m Instagram followers.

Addressing the uncertainty over his Portugal future, the Al Nassr forward said: "If I am physically well, playing for my club, with goals I hope, after serving the suspension that may be applied to me, I will be available, as I have always been until today, to compete and win for our national team."

Source: Sky Sports