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Portugal, Man United, Real Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo's long history of rows with coaches

Portugal, Man United, Real Madrid: Cristiano Ronaldo's long history of rows with coaches

Cristiano Ronaldo has officially announced his retirement from international soccer, concluding a remarkable career with Portugal that included a UEFA European Championship victory in 2016. His departure comes after a disagreement with coach Jorge Jesus, which reportedly stemmed from Ronaldo being left as an unused substitute during a recent UEFA Nations League match against Norway. Despite Jesus claiming that there were no issues, he acknowledged that mistakes were made regarding Ronaldo's role in that game.

Ronaldo's international career has been marked by both incredible achievements and notable conflicts with coaches and management. Over his 25-year career, he has frequently found himself at the center of controversies, including disagreements with various managers at clubs like Manchester United and Real Madrid. As he steps away from the national team, Ronaldo leaves behind a legacy as the all-time leading scorer for Portugal, having netted a record 146 goals for his country.

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