COPENHAGEN (DENMARK) (ITALPRESS) – “Today is match day. I want to focus on the match. Then we’ll head to the Dragão and focus on the game against Norway. After that, we’ll certainly have time to talk about this. For now, the matter is closed.” Speaking to RTP ahead of the match in Copenhagen, Portugal ct Jorge Jesus sidestepped the topic of Ronaldo following yesterday’s dramatic fallout, which saw the player leave the national team camp. “The squad is highly motivated and believes in the project,” he added, speaking to Canal 11 and Sport TV. “It’s been a crazy few days. I have years of experience in football, and I know I did nothing to derail our progress. My conscience is completely clear.” The Ronaldo issue will be addressed after Sunday’s match against Norway—“without running away from it. But he is an icon and a key figure. That is not in question.” Ruben Neves also preferred to steer clear of the subject: “Our total focus is on the match and what we need to do on the pitch. We are all consummate professionals; there will be time to discuss these matters, but today our focus is on Denmark.”
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