Ronaldo's anger repeats: 5 famous incidents in his career

Cristiano Ronaldo has unexpectedly left the Portugal national team camp during the current international break following a dispute with coach Jorge Jesus. This comes after he sat on the bench during the 2-1 victory over Norway in Oslo on Sunday.

The events escalated after the 41-year-old Portuguese star decided to leave the camp, stating in a statement: "In due time, I will tell all Portuguese people the truth about the reasons that led me to leave the national team, to which I have always dedicated myself."

This incident comes amid Cristiano Ronaldo's history of angry reactions when things do not go his way, especially when he finds himself out of the starting lineup.

The clash between Manchester United and Tottenham in October 2022 witnessed one of the most notable incidents of Cristiano Ronaldo's anger when manager Erik decided to keep the player on the bench, opting to play Marcus Rashford in the striker position.

Cristiano Ronaldo did not accept the decision, as he left the pitch and headed to the tunnel leading to the dressing rooms before the end of the match, amid reports suggesting that he left the field before the conclusion of the game.

Manchester United won the match 2-0, while Ten Hag said after the incident: "We will discuss it on Thursday. I saw him leave, but I haven't spoken to him since."

A few weeks after the Tottenham incident, Cristiano Ronaldo appeared in a revealing interview with journalist Piers Morgan, where he spoke candidly about his disagreements with Manchester United officials and directed sharp criticisms at Ralph Rangnick and Erik.

He said about Rangnick: "If you are not a coach in the first place, how can you take charge of Manchester United? I had never heard of his name before."

He also spoke about his relationship with Ten Hag, saying: "I do not respect him because he does not show me respect. And if you do not respect me, I will never respect you."

Cristiano Ronaldo addressed his former teammate Wayne Rooney, saying: "I don't know why he criticizes me so harshly... perhaps because he ended his career while I am still playing at a high level. I won't say that I look better than him, even though that is true."

The interview had significant repercussions that ended with Cristiano Ronaldo's contract termination with Manchester United.

During his current stint with Al-Nassr, Cristiano Ronaldo entered into one of his most heated confrontations with a referee during a match against Al-Hilal in the Saudi Super Cup.

Cristiano Ronaldo was sent off after appearing to direct his elbow towards the chest of Al-Hilal defender Ali Al-Bulayhi, in an incident that caused a scuffle between players from both teams.

After receiving a red card, Ronaldo appeared for a moment as if he was about to kick the ball towards the referee, before he stepped back and lowered his arms.

He touched the referee's shoulder and gestured with his thumb in a seemingly sarcastic manner before leaving the pitch amid chants from the fans for his Argentine rival Lionel Messi.

Cristiano Ronaldo's emotions were not limited to club level, as seen clearly during the match between Portugal and Serbia in the FIFA World Cup qualifiers 2021.

Cristiano Ronaldo scored a last-minute goal, but Stefan Mitrović cleared the ball off the line amid significant controversy after the assistant referee decided that the ball had not fully crossed the line.

Cristiano Ronaldo expressed his anger at the decision, shaking his head in disbelief before leaving the pitch in protest. He then removed the captain's armband and threw it onto the ground.

Some fans viewed the action as disrespectful to the national team's symbol, but Ronaldo released a statement after the match saying: "There are difficult times we must deal with, especially when we feel an entire nation is being wronged. Hold your head up high and face the next challenge. Strength to Portugal."

Cristiano Ronaldo continues to stir controversy during the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, as he struggled to deliver his best performances at the start of the tournament.

During Portugal's match against South Korea, Cristiano Ronaldo did not accept coach Fernando Santos's decision to substitute him for André Silva, and he clearly showed his dissatisfaction as he left the pitch.

Santos FC said after the incident: "Did you see the pictures? Yes, and I didn't like what I saw at all."

Santos FC decided to keep Cristiano Ronaldo on the bench against Switzerland in the Round of 16, where substitute Gonçalo Ramos shone by scoring three goals to lead Portugal to a 6-1 victory.

The Tottenham incident saw players leaving the pitch before the end of the match. In an interview with Piers Morgan, statements were made that ended his relationship with Manchester United. Meanwhile, there was anger at Al-Hilal following a red card incident. In the 2021 match between Portugal and Serbia, the captain's armband was thrown. The decision made by Santos during the FIFA World Cup 2022 has also sparked outrage.