Jorge Jesus denies missing Ronaldo as Portugal suffer heavy defeat to Denmark

Portugal head coach Jorge Jesus has rejected suggestions that Cristiano Ronaldo’s absence was responsible for his team’s 4-1 defeat by Denmark on Saturday, November 14, 2026, insisting that the veteran forward made his own decision to step away from the national team.Ronaldo’s name was nevertheless heard inside the stadium after Denmark scored their fourth goal in the Nations League, with some supporters leaving the stands while chanting for the former Portugal captain.