Ronaldo’s sister slams Portugal: ‘they don’t deserve the best at anything’
Cristiano Ronaldo’s sister Elma took to Instagram on Tuesday night to blast Portugal after her brother walked out of the national team camp on Wednesday. She wrote that CR7 deserved more respect, the team needed more structure, Portuguese journalism needed more competence and less speculation, and concluded that ‘the Portuguese people… they don’t deserve to have the best at anything.’ Ronaldo has since returned to Madrid and will miss Portugal’s UEFA Nations League fixtures against Denmark and Norway.
For Nigerian football fans, the episode shows how quickly off‑field drama can ripple onto the pitch, especially when a star player’s availability is in doubt. Portugal’s upcoming matches will be watched closely to see whether the side can cope without its talisman, and the controversy may affect fan sentiment and betting odds in the UEFA Nations League.
If you’re following the competition, consider how Ronaldo’s absence might shift Portugal’s chances against Denmark and Norway, and keep an eye on any further statements from the player or the Portuguese Football Federation as the situation develops.