Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Portugal camp amid tensions with Jorge Jesus

Cristiano Ronaldo has left Portugal's training camp in Copenhagen ahead of Thursday's Nations League match against Denmark.

The Portugal captain announced his decision on Wednesday after a turbulent period involving head coach Jorge Jesus. Ronaldo said that he made the decision following the coach's press conference and a conversation with Portuguese Football Federation president Pedro Proença.

The 41-year-old also said that he would reveal the reasons behind his departure "in due course" and wished Portugal and his teammates the best of luck.

Ronaldo's departure comes after he was an unused substitute in Portugal's 2-1 victory over Norway on Sunday. Jesus had told him that he would come off the bench but ultimately decided not to bring him onto the pitch. Ronaldo then trained separately from the squad during the following days.

Jesus denied that there had been a serious incident between the pair, although he admitted that Ronaldo was unhappy after the Norway match. The coach also said that Ronaldo had not refused to train and insisted that there was no major issue within the squad.

The Portuguese Football Federation confirmed Ronaldo's departure but did not provide a reason for the decision. The federation said preparations for the upcoming matches against Denmark and Norway would continue with the remaining 24 players.

Ronaldo's future with the national team is now uncertain. He remains Portugal's all-time leading scorer with 146 goals and has made a record 234 appearances for his country.

Portugal currently lead their Nations League group with six points from their opening two matches. They face Denmark in Copenhagen on Thursday before hosting Norway on Sunday.