Official intervention to resolve Ronaldo and Jesus dispute

The crisis involving Portugal national team captain Cristiano Ronaldo and coach Jorge Jesus has witnessed a governmental intervention to end the dispute. Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro intervened in the crisis that erupted inside the Portugal national team camp after making a phone call with national team coach Jorge Jesus on the same day star Cristiano Ronaldo announced his departure from the national team camp. Cristiano Ronaldo had announced via his social media accounts his decision to leave the Portugal national team camp following the press conference held by Jorge Jesus and after a conversation with Pedro Proenca. Portuguese press reports specializing in political affairs indicated that the crisis of Cristiano Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus has turned into a state issue in Portugal. They added that Portuguese Prime Minister Luis Montenegro made phone calls with the main parties in the crisis, speaking with Pedro Proenca and Jorge Jesus, and also keen to speak with Cristiano Ronaldo. The sources confirmed that Montenegro was concerned about the repercussions of Ronaldo's departure from the national team camp not only on the national team and the Portuguese Football Federation but also on Portugal's image and reputation on the international scene. The sources continued that former Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa called for unity, emphasizing that the most important thing is to stand behind the national team in this crucial phase. These developments come after a crisis that began following the Norway match when Ronaldo remained on the bench despite participating in warm-ups amid reports of a previous agreement regarding the matches he would participate in during the international break. The Portuguese national team is preparing to face Denmark away from home and then host Norway on Sunday in the city of Porto, amid anticipation of the developments of the crisis and Ronaldo's position on returning to the national team ranks.