Speaking on the Spanish football program El Chiringuito, Aguirre explained that Ronaldo's frustration stemmed not merely from being benched during Portugal's 2-1 victory over Norway, but from warm-up routines and subsequent broken assurances. Despite warming up on the touchline for nearly 30 minutes, Ronaldo was left as an unused substitute. According to Aguirre, Ronaldo subsequently held a private meeting with head coach Jorge Jesus and Portuguese Football Federation (FPF) President Pedro Proença. While Jesus reportedly apologized in private and agreed to address the tactical miscommunication publicly in his post-match press conference, the manager instead defended his operational authority during the briefing, stating that no player or administrator influences his lineup decisions. Feeling misled by the stark contrast between private discussions and public statements, Ronaldo departed the national camp hours later. Ronaldo confirmed his departure on social media, promising to address the Portuguese public regarding the full details at an appropriate time.