A ban on the legend’s name! Renato Veiga admits Ronaldo is off-limits

A huge scandal surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo’s departure from the national team has forced football authorities to impose the strictest censorship in the dressing room.

Details: Chelsea and Portugal defender Renato Veiga has openly admitted that the national team’s players were categorically forbidden from discussing the situation surrounding Cristiano Ronaldo with the press.

Responding to persistent questions from journalists, the footballer apologized to the media and stressed that he is very close to the longtime captain, but had received clear orders from above not to comment on the conflict. The player added that Cristiano is fully aware of his genuine affection and support.

Tensions within the European Brazilians’ camp are running sky-high: just hours earlier, the national team’s press service abruptly cut short Nuno Mendes’ interview and escorted the defender away from the mixed zone as soon as reporters attempted to raise the subject of the star forward’s departure, the stripping of his iconic No. 7 shirt and a possible six-month suspension from the federation.

It is worth noting that Cristiano Ronaldo represented Portugal for more than two decades, scoring 133 goals in 216 international matches and leading the national team to victory at Euro 2016 and in the 2019 UEFA Nations League.

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