Ronaldo apologises for Portugal walkout, says coach Jesus broke a promise

Cristiano Ronaldo has apologised for walking out during a Portugal squad session, while accusing national team coach Jorge Jesus of breaking promises made to him.

The Portuguese forward's public apology comes after reports of tension between the player and his coach, with Ronaldo suggesting that commitments made to him by Jesus had not been honoured.

Door left open for a return

Despite the apparent rift, Ronaldo has not ruled out a return to the national team, leaving open the possibility of future involvement with Portugal despite the recent friction with his coach.

The incident has drawn attention within Portuguese football circles, given Ronaldo's status as the country's all-time leading scorer and one of its most prominent sporting figures over the past two decades.

Neither Ronaldo nor the Portuguese football federation has provided further details on the specific nature of the broken promise referenced by the player, and Jorge Jesus has not yet issued a public response to the allegation.