Defense Reuben Dias said today that Cristiano Ronaldo felt a moment of frustration “of 10 or 15 seconds” after the game with Norway, in the League of Nations football, but that does not pinch his commitment.
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30/09/2026
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Lusa
“Tit is a moment of frustration, 10 or 15 seconds, that in no way pinch the commitment he has had for more than 20 years with the selection. After five minutes we are all in the locker room celebrating a great and important victory together”, said the central, in the preview of the game with Denmark, of the third day of Group A4.
On Tuesday, Ronaldo was at the Eleda Stadion in Malmo, where the national team set up internship before departure with Denmark, but did not participate in training, as did John Felix, who was in recovery, and Francisco Conceição, injured.
While the session was still taking place, the captain of the national team left the grounds and returned to the hotel where the Portuguese entourage is located in the third largest Swedish city, doing gym work.
Last Sunday, in Oslo, Ronaldo did not leave the bench of alternates in front of Norway (2-1), duel of the second day, and abandoned the lawn somewhat dissatisfied right after the final whistle, not joining the teammates in the thanks to the Portuguese fans at the stadium.
Reuben Dias, 29 years old, assured that there are no “loose points” in the working group guided by the selectioner Jorge Jesus and that everyone is ready for the next match.
“ You'll see at practice, feel the joy and see that we're happy. It's a new cycle, we're very happy to be on this new adventure. We take two victories and we are excited for what is coming”, he explained.
The central, which aligns with the English of Manchester City and which adds 82 internationalizations, devalued the issue around Cristiano Ronaldo, ensuring that he will always defend the Portuguese selection and the country.
“ None of us care that much. These are moments that happen to him and to anyone else. Tell me a player who didn't have a beef with a coach or a moment of frustration with himself. They are natural things and it is important to know how to relativize ", stressed.
Portugal leads Group A4 with six points, against three from Norway and also from Denmark, while Wales is at zero.
Denmark-Portugal is scheduled for Thursday, at 20:45 locals (19:45 Lisbon), at Parken Stadium in Copenhagen, and will be arbitrationed by Ukrainian Mykola Balakin.