Cristiano Ronaldo breaks silence over Portugal camp exit: ‘The truth is still the most important thing’

Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence on his decision to leave Portugal’s national team camp, admitting that he made a mistake by walking out but insisting that a breach of trust left him feeling he had no place in the squad.

Cristiano Ronaldo has broken his silence over his Portugal camp exit, explaining the alleged breach of trust, apologising to teammates and vowing to remain available for the national team.

In a lengthy statement, Ronaldo said he had asked Portugal’s Football Federation president and the coach to be honest with him if they no longer wanted him in the national team.