Portugal: Cristiano Ronaldo controversy rumbles on
Summary
Cristiano Ronaldo has caused a controversy by leaving the Portugal national soccer team and accusing his coach, Jorge Jesus, of not keeping promises. Despite this, Ronaldo says he wants to keep playing for Portugal. Other sports news include Lionel Messi’s farewell to Argentina, a cycling championship, and results from basketball and tennis tournaments.Key Facts
- Cristiano Ronaldo left the Portugal soccer team and publicly criticized coach Jorge Jesus for breaking promises.
- Ronaldo insists he wants to continue playing for the Portugal national team.
- This dispute is receiving wide attention in Portuguese media and overshadows Portugal’s recent four Nations League wins.
- Lionel Messi said he already misses playing for Argentina after his last international game.
- The Court of Arbitration for Sport is reviewing an appeal over the Africa Cup of Nations win given to Morocco.
- Primoz Roglic won the European cycling time trial event.
- In basketball, ASVEL beat Paris 98-96 with key performances from Patty Mills and Nadir Hifi.
- Tennis players Arthur Gea, Adrian Mannarino, and Quentin Halys won early matches at the Shanghai Masters; Coco Gauff was eliminated in Beijing.
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