Zidane backs Ronaldo after his brief exit from Portugal squad
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Zinedine Zidane defended Cristiano Ronaldo after the star left the national team, and Ronaldo has since returned under new coach Jorge Jesus.
- Ronaldo departed the squad a week ago amid criticism of the World Cup 2026 performance.
- Portugal has won four consecutive matches, including a 2‑1 win over Norway, and is in the Nations League playoffs.
- Coach Jorge Jesus clarified a misunderstanding with Ronaldo and welcomed him back.
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How each side framed it
Zinedine Zidane comes to Cristiano Ronaldo's defence after controversial national squad exit
Timeline
First reported by India TV English on ; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.
Who is covering this story
- Right-leaning (2): India TV English, Times Now