Trump’s Old Ronaldo Presidency Joke Resurfaces Amid Portugal Camp Exit
An old exchange between Donald Trump and Portugal’s former president, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, has resurfaced amid reports of fresh controversy involving Cristiano Ronaldo and the national team. During a 2018 meeting, Trump joked that Ronaldo could defeat Rebelo de Sousa in a presidential election because of the footballer’s enormous popularity in Portugal. The Portuguese leader laughed off the remark. Ronaldo reportedly left Portugal’s training camp in Copenhagen on September 30, shortly before a Nations League match against Denmark. Reports say the matter followed discussions involving coach Jorge Jesus and football federation president Pedro Proença. Portugal continued preparations with the remaining players. Reports also claim Prime Minister Luís Montenegro sought clarification on the situation, although some details have not been independently confirmed by the Portuguese Football Federation.
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