India, Oct. 9 -- Cristiano Ronaldo's mother, Dolores Aveiro, has spoken out in support of her son after his sudden departure from Portugal's national team camp reportedly followed a disagreement with head coach Jorge Jesus. Aveiro said the episode left her heartbroken and brought her to tears, expressing frustration over the way Ronaldo has been treated despite his long-standing contributions to Portuguese football. The situation has added to the controversy surrounding the veteran forward and his relationship with the national team setup.

The tension reportedly grew after Ronaldo was left unused despite warming up during Portugal's 2-1 victory over Norway. He subsequently left the camp on September 30, ahead of the team's Nations League...