Point of no return. Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to play for Portugal under Jesus

The full-blown crisis within the European Brazilians’ camp reached its peak after the longtime leader issued a uncompromising ultimatum.

Details: Five-time Ballon d’Or winner Cristiano Ronaldo has made the categorical decision not to return to the Portugal national team as long as Jorge Jesus remains head coach. The report comes from the reputable CNN Portugal television channel.

According to sources, the 41-year-old striker is furious over the way Jesus handled a recent incident, taking the captain’s grievances into the public sphere. Those close to the forward insist that dialogue is impossible: Cristiano has become completely disillusioned with the coach, stopped trusting him and lost all respect for him after a series of broken promises.

The situation leaves the Portuguese federation facing a difficult choice: the return of the iconic goalscorer is now possible only if the coaching staff is dismissed ahead of schedule.

It is worth noting that Cristiano Ronaldo is the leading scorer in international football history, with 146 goals in 234 appearances for Portugal. He has led the team to glory at UEFA Euro 2016 and victory in the 2019 UEFA Nations League.

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