India, Oct. 1 -- Portugal's national team camp was thrown into an unexpected situation on Wednesday after Cristiano Ronaldo left the squad in Copenhagen ahead of Thursday's Nations League meeting with Denmark.

The development came shortly after head coach Jorge Jesus revealed that the 41-year-old was not expected to start the match.

Ronaldo confirmed his departure through a statement on Instagram, explaining that he had spoken with the president of the Portuguese Football Federation before making the decision to leave the camp.

"After the press conference of the national team, and following a conversation with the president of the Portuguese Football Federation, I have made the decision to leave the national team training camp," the Po...