Elma Aveiro, sister of Cristiano Ronaldo, expressed frustration with the Portuguese public and media after the forward left the national team's training camp.

Elma Aveiro, the sister of Cristiano Ronaldo, has publicly criticized the Portuguese national team structure, media, and public following the forward's decision to leave the team's camp. In a social media post, Aveiro stated that Ronaldo deserved more respect and suggested that Portugal does not deserve to have the best player. Ronaldo confirmed his departure on Wednesday, stating he would reveal the full reasons for his exit at an appropriate time.

Ronaldo's departure from the national team

Cristiano Ronaldo announced his decision to leave the national team camp after skipping a training session. The forward, who currently plays for Al-Nassr, stated that he made the choice following a conversation with the president of the Portuguese Football Federation and the national team coach's press conference. He expressed his intention to explain the full circumstances behind his departure to the Portuguese public at a later date.

Context of the exit

The decision to leave occurred shortly before a scheduled match against Denmark in Copenhagen, which is part of the third round of Group A4 in the Nations League. Ronaldo noted that he made his move after coach Jorge Jesus stated there was no conflict with the player. Before finalizing his departure, the veteran forward also held a discussion with Pedro Proença.