Cristiano Ronaldo's latest Portugal controversy has taken another turn after Jorge Jesus offered an explanation that paints the situation very differently from the growing speculation.

The 41-year-old was left on the bench for the entire 2-1 Nations League victory, creating questions about his role under the new manager and what could determine his minutes going forward.

Cristiano Ronaldo's role during Portugal's current Nations League campaign appeared to have been mapped out before the international window even began, but one match changed the picture in an unexpected way.

Luka Modric will start on the bench against Spain as Croatia manages the 41-year-old's workload during this four-match international window.

Luis de la Fuente rotated Rodri out of Spain's lineup against Croatia, explaining the demanding schedule behind his rotation policy.

After shockingly sitting out the entire 2-1 victory over Norway, the 41-year-old superstar has just missed a crucial training session, completely shaking up the narrative.

Cristiano Ronaldo and Jorge Jesus were at the center of an unusual moment during Portugal’s 2-1 UEFA Nations League victory over Norway, with the veteran captain watching the entire match from the substitutes’ bench.

Lamine Yamal and Luka Modric headline a generational clash as Spain hosts Croatia looking to build on its comeback win over England.

The biggest question heading into Tuesday's Matchday 2 clash in Prague is whether the midfield superstar will start as England looks to avenge a dramatic opening-day defeat

Cristiano Ronaldo stayed on the bench the entire match as Goncalo Ramos scored the winner in Portugal's 2-1 victory over Norway.

Jorge Jesus explained that resting Cristiano Ronaldo against Norway was a tactical call, not a permanent shift, and hinted he could return for Denmark.

Cristiano Ronaldo has been left out of Portugal's starting lineup for the trip to face Norway, a surprising call given the magnitude of the matchup against Erling Haaland's side in Oslo. The decision comes after Ronaldo was already substituted off during Portugal's 1-0 win over Wales in the opening game of this Nations League campaign. […]

Bruno Fernandes will sit out Portugal's clash with Norway as Jorge Jesus manages an injury the Manchester United captain has been playing through for weeks.

Jamal Musiala and Kai Havertz will both miss Germany's Nations League clash with Greece after picking up injuries in Jurgen Klopp's coaching debut.

Serbia and the Netherlands both search for their first Nations League win of the campaign.