Nuno Mendes says Ronaldo situation not for Portugal players to decide

Portugal defender Nuno Mendes says decisions concerning Cristiano Ronaldo’s national-team situation are not for the players to make as uncertainty continues over the captain’s future. Portugal defender Nuno Mendes has said decisions concerning Cristiano Ronaldo’s situation with the national team are not for the players to make, insisting the squad remains focused on implementing coach Jorge Jesus’ plans.Ronaldo...

• Portugal defender Nuno Mendes says decisions concerning Cristiano Ronaldo’s national-team situation are not for the players to make as uncertainty continues over the captain’s future.
• Portugal defender Nuno Mendes has said decisions concerning Cristiano Ronaldo’s situation with the national team are not for the players to make, insisting the squad remains focused on implementing coach Jorge Jesus’ plans.Ronaldo left Portugal’s training camp on September 30 following discussions with Portuguese Football Federation President Pedro Proença, amid reports of tension after the 41-year-old was left unused during a Nations League victory over Norway.
• Ronaldo said he would explain the reasons for his departure at a later date.Mendes said the squad would welcome any player who joins the team, while Jesus said the Ronaldo issue would be addressed after Portugal’s next match at the Dragão.