Portugal beat Denmark 4-2 as squad rallies behind coach Jesus after Ronaldo's camp exit
Jorge Jesus said his players stayed united following Cristiano Ronaldo's unexpected departure from the squad, as Portugal defeated Denmark 4-2 on Thursday.
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Portugal defeated Denmark 4-2 on Thursday, with coach Jorge Jesus saying his squad remained united despite Cristiano Ronaldo's unexpected departure from the camp, according to ESPN.
Ronaldo's exit came as a surprise, but Jesus said it did not disrupt the team's cohesion heading into the match against Denmark.
The 4-2 scoreline reflected a strong offensive showing for Portugal, though further details of the match, including the goal scorers and the broader context of Ronaldo's departure, were not included in the available reporting.
Jesus's comments suggest the Portuguese squad is looking to move past the Ronaldo situation as it continues its campaign.
ESPN reported on the match result and the coach's remarks following the final whistle.
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