Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal’s camp after learning that he would not start the next Nations League match. Portugal's coach has denied reports of a rift between himself and the star player.

The 41-year-old started the Nations League win over Wales last week but was left out of Sunday’s win in Norway.

Oct 1 : Portugal manager Jorge Jesus and Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) President Pedro Proenca made an unsuccessful dash to Copenhagen airport to persuade captain Cristiano Ronaldo not to leave the squad, Spanish newspaper Marca reported. Ronaldo said on social media on Wednesday that he was leaving th

His departure came hours after Jorge Jesus said the forward would not start the Nations League match against Denmark on Thursday.

Cristiano Ronaldo reportedly leaves Portugal camp for Madrid as Jorge Jesus denies a rift, with two Nations League fixtures still remaining amid future doubts.

Manchester United playmaker, Bruno Fernandes, has replaced Cristiano Ronaldo as the captain of the Portugal national team. Fernandes will lead the team