Ronaldo’s statement, which ran to nearly 2,000 words, struck a conciliatory tone in places but was also critical of Portugal coach Jesus as he provided his version of the dispute which prompted him to walk out on the squad last week.
He said Jesus had agreed a plan under which the forward would miss the Norway and Denmark matches to manage his fitness.
However, on the day of the Norway game, the 72-year-old coach told him he would play for 30 minutes.
“Everyone knows the rest. I warmed up from half-time onwards, watched the minutes tick by and wasn’t called on,” Ronaldo said.
“The manager had broken his word to me.”
A later meeting with Jesus produced an agreement for the coach to clarify matters at his next news conference.
Ronaldo said an eight-point document was prepared saying he had never demanded playing time, had respected Jesus’ decisions and that the coach asking him to warm up without bringing him on had been a mistake.
Portugal’a all-time appearance holder said the agreed notes did not require Jesus to apologise to him but said the coach’s public remarks did not reflect their private discussion.
“It was the second time he had broken his word to me,” Ronaldo explained.
“I decided to leave the training camp without waiting for any further broken promises.”
More to follow.