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Former Manchester United defender Gary Neville has criticised Cristiano Ronaldo’s conduct and his statement following his departure from the Portugal national team.
Ronaldo reportedly left the squad ahead of Portugal’s encounter with Denmark following a disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus.
The forward’s departure came after Jesus addressed the media before the match against Denmark.
In a lengthy statement, Ronaldo explained his decision to leave the squad and expressed disappointment over the coach’s decision not to field him in Portugal’s UEFA Nations League match against Norway.
Furthermore, he alleged that Jesus had gone back on his word by failing to honour his promises.
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Speaking during an appearance on The Overlap, Neville said he was disappointed with Ronaldo’s attitude.
He said, “I actually love him to bits. I can’t sit here and say I approve of that statement and think it was a good thing for him to do; it makes him more difficult to like.
“If you love him, it makes him more difficult to like; if you don’t like him, it makes you dislike him even more. In another year, when he’s retired, we will look back upon his greatness in football, and people won’t remember this ending.”
Ronaldo apologised to his teammates and the Portuguese public for his sudden withdrawal from the squad and reaffirmed his readiness to accept whatever disciplinary measures the Portuguese Football Federation might impose. He also clarified that he was not ending his international career.
Despite his apology, Ronaldo has reportedly been suspended from the national team by the Portuguese Football Federation.
However, the duration of the suspension and the extent of any further disciplinary action he may face remain unclear.
